High school credit typically refers to the recognition given to students for successfully completing a course or unit of study, which usually involves passing assessments and fulfilling course requirements. Among the options you've provided, the most relevant definitions include:
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A unit award for passing courses: This accurately describes how students earn credit by completing required coursework and passing.
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When you earn a grade by taking a test instead of going through the course: This can sometimes apply to situations involving exams such as Advanced Placement (AP) tests or proficiency exams that allow students to earn credit without completing the entire course.
The other two options relate more to grading policies or incentives rather than directly earning credit:
- When a teacher offers extra points for additional optional work is about gaining extra credit rather than earning a full course credit.
- When you replace a poor grade on a quiz or test with a retake opportunity is also about improving grades rather than earning credit for a course.
In summary, the best options related to earning high school credit are the first two.