Extra Credit Options

All extra credit work must be submitted at the end of grading period with an up-to-date log (see your teacher to get a form). All work must be submitted in writing and is subject to teacher approval. Students are eligible to turn in up to 350 pts (max. 10%) per grading period. Don't miss out!

Here are some extra credit work options that are available to you:

1. Visit the DECA dimensions publication online at http://www.deca.org/dimensions.html or see additional archived articles at: http://www.deca.org/dimensionsarchives.html
Read an article and write a summary of what you learned (including some practical way you could apply this to your own life). These can be emailed to me at traaker@pleasanton.k12.ca.us - 25 pts a piece
2. Visit the textbook student center and do the chapter "interactive tutor" activities for any of the chapters that we have covered in class. After completing the activity you will have to print out (ctrl + p) the finished screen and turn it in (showing an 80% or better on the material). - 20 pts each one
Marketing Essentials (Marketing textbook)
Entrepreneurship & Small Business Management (Economics of Business Ownership textbook)
3. Search out a website related to the unit we are studying in class, or any site relevant to Business, Marketing or DECA. Write a brief summary (minimum ½ page) of what you learned from your visit. Include the web address of the site you visited. - 25 pts a piece
4. Review and summarize a current newspaper article that deals with a Business, Marketing or DECA related topic. Your summary should be 1-2 paragraphs (minimum ½ page), and you must attach the article (or copy of it) with your work. - 25 pts a piece
5. Choose a half hour program on television or radio that is related to Business, Marketing or DECA. Write a 1-2 paragraph (minimum ½ page) summary of what you learned. Be sure to include the name of the show, when it is on and what channel it appeared. - 25 pts a piece
6. Visit the DECA website at http://www.deca.org/. Click on “High School”, select “Competitive Events” and then click on the “DECA Guide”. Select an area that you might like to compete in; print the guidelines for this event. Next, visit the DECA Connection area at the Glencoe McGraw-Hill website at http://www.glencoe.com/sec/busadmin/marketing/dp/index.html. Take a practice (10 question) test available by clicking on the event category of your choice. After you check your answers, print it out to turn in. - 25 pts a piece