AVID fun facts
What does the acronym AVID mean?
Advancement Via Individual Determination
What is written on the left, then right sides of Cornell notes; then the last part (in that order)?
left side--questions/main ideas... right side--answers/details last part-- summary or reflection
What does the acronym WICOR mean?
Writing, Inquiry, Collaboration, Organization and Reading
What are the three levels of thinking, lowest to highest, according to Costa?
Level 1 Gathering Level 2 Processing Level 3 Applying
What is the AVID mission statement?
to close the achievement gap and prepare all students for college readiness and success in a global society.
In which academic classes can Cornell notes be used?
All Classes
What are the steps of the writing process?
Prewrite, Draft, Revise/Edit, Final Draft
Which Costa's Question Level seems to be the most confusing for students to grasp because it requires the processing of information?
Level 2
What does the acronym SLANT mean?
1. Sit in front 2. Lean forward 3. Ask questions 4. Nod your head 5. Talk to your teacher
After writing your name, topic and EQ what should be your next step to create a Cornell Note?
Take notes on what you observe, see, or read.
What are the three steps to marking the text?
1. Mark the paragraphs 2. Circle key terms and phrases 3. Underline important information/author's claims
The phrase "applying" applies to which Costa's Question Level?
Level 3
What does a "good" summary look like?
3-5 sentences, answers questions in right-hand column, and summarizes notes thoroughly
Where is the purpose of a Binder?
To keep me organized
Pertaining to grades, what is a GPA?
Grade point average
How many levels are there to Costa's Questioning?
3
What is a Socratic Seminar?
Students sit in a circle and have a dialogue about a topic based on a text
What is the most important way to remember the information in Cornell notes?
Review the notes
SMART Goals _______________ .
S-Specific,M-Measurable, A-Attainable, R-Relevant, T-Time-bound
What is a level 3 Costa Question?
Questions that ask you to predict, judge, or evaluate.