Community College Success Board Game Directions and Materials

Object: To reach the end of the game board and “graduate”. Equipment: A token to represent each player, the game board, 10 question cards and 33 event cards Players: The game can be played with 2-4 people. Divide your class into as many pairs or groups as you need. Give each group their own board, question, and event cards Set-up: Event Cards - Cut into squares. Give a set to each group. Keep the cards in order from 1-33 and place them upside down next to the game board Question Cards - Cut into squares. Give a set to each group. They can be in any order. The Play: The first player will pick up an event card. The event card gives that player

directions about movement. The player should follow those directions. The process repeats itself until all the players have had a turn.

Based on the square the player is on for their next turn, they will either draw another event card or a question card.

If a student lands on the question space, the teammate will ask the question. The student reading the question will check if the answer is correct and inform the person who is currently in play. A correct answer moves the player forward 2 spaces.

Continue until everyone graduates.

Student Self-Assessment Contributed by Emily Wilson,Next Step Academy at Independence Adult Center, San Jose, CA

College Success Game Event Cards

Directions: Cut into squares. Keep the cards in order from 1-33 and place them upside down next to the game board

Research which college is the best option for you. Move forward 2 spaces

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Fill out an application the week before college starts. Skip a turn

2

Complete your FAFSA financial aid forms. Congratulations, you were awarded a Pell Grant of $5600. Move forward 2 spaces.

3

Sign up to take the placement test at least 1 month before school starts. Move forward 1 space

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Forget to attend your appointment with the counselor to discuss your placement test results. Move back 2 spaces

5

Carefully examine your own interests and career goals to determine a major or focus of study. Move forward 1 space

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Register for classes because your friends are taking it even though it doesn’t match your own career goals. Move back 1 space

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Pay your school fees on time. Move forward 2 spaces

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You were sick and didn’t go to class. You ask a classmate or the professor what you missed. Move forward 1 space

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Rent your textbooks online and save $100. Move forward 1 space

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Miss an early class because you slept in. Move back 1 space

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You’re sending your friends text messages during class. Move back 1 space

12 Go talk to your professor during office hours when you don’t understand an assignment. Move forward 2 spaces

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Sign up for free tutoring at the learning center. Move forward 2 spaces

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Join a school club, activity, or sport. Move forward 1 space

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Drop classes because you aren’t doing well. Since you are now only taking 4 units, you lose your financial aid. Skip a turn

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You get an early start on a 12- page research paper. Move forward 2 spaces 17

Go talk to the school counselor to make an educational plan. Move forward 2 spaces 18

Attend workshop sessions for students who will transfer to get their bachelor degree. Move forward 1 space.

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Attend every class, participate, and take notes. Move forward 2 spaces

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You are having trouble studying for an exam so you form a study group with other classmates. Move forward 1 space 21

You’re having trouble finding resources for your research paper so you contact the librarian. Move forward 2 spaces

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Register for your classes for next semester on the first day registration opens. Move forward 2 spaces

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Not sure what you want to major in so you make an appointment to talk to the career counselor. Move forward 2 spaces 24

You have several assignments due on the same week, you organize your time wisely to finish everything on time. Move forward 2 spaces

25

A class you need gets full so you attend the class to get an add code from the professor. Move forward 2 spaces

26

You stay in to study for a big exam instead of going to a party. Move forward 2 spaces

27

You go see a counselor at the beginning of your degree to learn what classes you must take. Move forward 2 spaces

28

Visit the universities you are considering transferring to. Move forward 1 space

29

Apply for graduation on time. Move forward 1 space 30

Visit the career center to get help writing your resume. Move forward 1 space

31

You have a hold on your class registration for not paying all your fees for the following semester. Move back 2 space

32

You are having doubts about the degree you chose; you go see the career counselor. Move forward 2 spaces

33

Question Cards for College Success Board Game

Directions: Cut into squares. Give a stack to each group. If a student lands on the question card, a different student will ask the question. The student reading the question will check if the answer is correct and inform the person who is currently in play. Q: Which of the following options are available after graduation from high school?

a) Four-year school b) Two-year school c) Career/technical school d) Military e) All of the above

A: e – All of the above

Q: True or False? You have to have a GPA of 2.75 or higher to enroll in a community college. A: False, Anyone who is over the age of 18 can apply to a community college

Q: True or False? If you apply for financial aid your first year of college, you don’t ever have to do it again. A: False, You will need to apply for financial aid every year you are in college.

Q: True or False? Paying for school with a credit card is a good plan. A: False, The interest rates on credit cards are very high compared to federal student loans. You should always apply for financial aid.

Q: True or False? A semester is about 16 weeks long and a quarter is about 12 weeks long. A: True, There are two semesters of 16 weeks each in a traditional semester system. There are three quarters of 12 weeks in a traditional quarter system

Q: If you need 60 credits to earn an Associates Degree and you take 12 credits each semester, how many semesters will you spend in college?

a) Three b) Four c) Five d) Six

A: c – five. You can calculate how this can change if you change the number of units for each semester

Q: How often do you need to complete the FAFSA to receive financial aid?

a) Once b) Each semester c) Every year

A: c – Every year

Q: True or False? If my FAFSA Student Aid Report offers a student loan of $10,000, I have to accept the loan. A: False, Only borrow what you really need to pay for college. Do not accept the loan if you don’t need it.

Q: True or False? You don’t have to know exactly which career you want to pursue before you begin college. A: True, Many students learn about new interests based on classes they take in college.

Q: True or False? I can keep my financial aid money if I drop out of college. A: False, You only earn financial when you are enrolled in classes for the semester

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Community College Success

Rules Box 1) Pick up a question card or an event card. 2) Question card- If you answer the card correctly, then you can move forward 2 spaces 3) Event card- read the card and follow the directions 4) Continue until everyone graduates Created by Emily Wilson for Independence Adult Center

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