Costa's
Focused Notes
WICOR
AVID
CCR Framework
100

Costa's Level ___ questions asks students to gather information.

What is Level 1?

100

Students gather information during this phase.

What is Phase 1?

100

What does WICOR stand for?

Writing Inquiry Collaboration Organization Reading

100

The "A" in AVID stands for...?

Advancement

100

What does CCR stand for?

College and Career Readiness

200

Costa's Level ____ questions ask students to process information.

What is Level 2?

200

Students think beyond the notes to make connections in this phase.

What is phase 3?

What is Connecting Thinking?

200

Define Inquiry.

What is "the act of asking for or seeking information"?

200

The "V" in AVID stands for...

"via"

200

What does are some examples of Rigorous Academic Prep?

AP, IB, Dual Enrollment, or Honors courses

300

This Level of Costa's might ask students to make a prediction.

Level 3

300

During this phase, students craft a summary of their learning.

What is Phase 4?

What is Summarizing & Reflecting on Learning?

300

Which WICOR elements are utilized when students peer edit each other's essays?

What are Reading, Writing, and Collaboration?

300

The "I" in AVID stands for...

 individual

300

What does "Opportunity Knowledge" mean?

the understanding and awareness students build to research future options

400
This Level of Costa's might ask students to compare and contrast.

What is Level 2?

400

During this phase, students revise notes by highlighting, circling, adding notes, and/or underlining information.

What is Phase 2?

What is Processing Notes?

400

Which WICOR elements are utilized when students read and annotate texts?

What are Reading and Writing?

400

The "D" in AVID stands for...?

determination

400

What is Student Agency?

a student's belief in themselves and their intentional actions to build relationships, push through challenges, and use their skills to reach their full potential. 

500

Costa's Level 3 questions ask students to ______ information.

What is apply?

500

During this phase, students revisit their notes to help them apply new knowledge.

What is Phase 5?

What is Applying Learning?

500

Which WICOR components are used when a student completes a Venn diagram?

What are Writing and Organization?

500

What is AVID?

The AVID elective is a class that teaches you the habits, study tools, and skills you need to succeed in high school and beyond (college or career).

500

How many Ms. Pools are there working at HHS right now?

3

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