Tutorials
What does TRF stand for?
Tutorial Request Form
What is the purpose of taking Cornell Notes?
To organize what we write, ask higher level questions, and if you fold them, you can use it as a studying tool.
What is the purpose of philosophical chairs?
To learn how to debate in a respectful way as well as learning how to respect other's opinions and listen attentively.
Why is it important to cite your sources?
To avoid plagiarism & so the reader can follow up on your resources and further their learning.
What does the AVID acronym stand for?
Advancement Via Individual Determination
How many points do you receive for the pre-work on your TRF?
12 points
What should you include in your summary?
The major points in the notes section of your Cornell Notes also the answer to the essential question.
What is socratic seminar?
A discussion where students use dialog (not debate) to discuss an important topic in a safe environment. There a pilots & co-pilots involved to encourage the pilots to speak while the co-pilots listen and provide written feedback.
What is plagiarism?
The practice of taking someone else's work or ideas and passing them off as one's own.
What is AVID's mission statement?
AVID's mission is to close the achievement gap by preparing all students for college readiness and success in a global society.
What is the difference between a point of confusion and an original question?
An original question is usually a general question from a lesson or assignment. Once you work through that question and you get stuck-where you get stuck is considered your point of confusion
What is an Essential Question?
The question that should guide you through your notes. It is also created from the topic.
What is the purpose of having team building activities in class?
To build a stronger relationship with our peers and make everyone feel more comfortable in our learning environment.
What is the difference between plagiarism and paraphrasing?
Plagiarism is stealing someone else's work whereas paraphrasing is restating someone else's work in your own words with your own ideas.
What does S.L.A.N.T. mean?
Sit up straight, Lean forward & Listen, Ask pertinent questions, Nod your head, Talk to the teacher/Track the speaker
What is the point of tutorials?
Tutorials help students work together as a team to solve lingering questions and points of confusion.
What components do you need in your binder in order to receive a 3 on a Binder Check?
dividers, a highlighter, a pen, a pencil, TRFs, Cornell Note paper, and travel log
When & why do we use AVID cheers?
We use AVID cheers whenever a person shares a good answer or accomplishes a goal. We use AVID cheers as a way to encourage each other and to say "good job" or "well done"
What is a bibliography?
A works cited page (usually at the end of a research paper), it shows all of the resources a writer used in their paper.
What does W.I.C.O.R. stand for?
Writing, Inquiry, Collaboration, & Reading
What is the difference between the critical thinking section and the general process and steps section on the pre-work part of the TRF?
The critical thinking section is for showing visuals that support your initial questions (webs, diagrams) and the general process and steps section is for identifying the steps to solving the problem/question
How do you annotate an article (the AVID way)?
Number the paragraphs, highlight/underline important details, use hashtags to describe your emotions & feedback, circle unfamiliar words
Name 3 people who impact us as AVID students.
Teachers, colleges, communities, parents, counselors, administration, tutors, AVID coordinators, & AVID support staff.
What is a thesis statement and where is it located in a research paper?
A thesis statement usually appears at the middle or end of the introductory paragraph of a paper and it is the main topic or central idea of the entire paper.
What is academic rigor?
Rigor is the goal of helping students develop the capacity to understand content that is complex, ambiguous, provocative, and personally or emotionally challenging.