AVID
WICOR
10-Step Tutorial Process
Focused Notes
Costa's Level of Questioning
100

What does the A in AVID stand for?

Advancement

100

What does the W in WICOR stand for?

Writing

100

What does TRF stand for?

Tutorial Request Form

100

What are the 3 types of Focused Notes?

Cornell Notes, 2-Column, & 3-Column

100

How many levels of questioning are in Costa's Level of Questioning?

3 levels

200

What does the V in AVID stand for?

Via
200

What does the I in WICOR stand for?

Inquiry

200

What is Step 1 of the tutorial process?

Identify your initial question

200

In Focused Note Taking, what symbol is often used to highlight key terms or concepts?

Circling or underlining

200

What kinds of questions are in Level 1?

Gathering: straight from the text; "right there" questions

Ex: Name the planets of the Solar System

300

What does the I in AVID stand for?

Individual

300

What does the C in WICOR stand for?

Collaboration

300

During tutorials as the student presenter, what do you need to do? (Step 4)

Give a 60-second speech about point of confusion (POC)

300

In Cornell Notes, what part of the notes is reserved for summarizing information and reviewing key points?

The summary section

300

What kinds of questions are in Level 2?

Processing: text + brain (prior knowledge)

Ex: Compare and contrast the planets of Jupiter and Saturn.

400

What does the D in AVID stand for?

Determination

400

What does the O in WICOR stand for?

Organization

400

During tutorials while the student presenter is presenting, what do the rest of the group members do?

Take 3-column notes on everything the presenter is writing on the board

400

A key aspect of Focused Note Taking involves generating questions about the material. What term is commonly used for these questions?

Cue/inquiry questions

400

What kinds of questions are in Level 3?

Applying: brain only 

Ex: Use what you know about Earth to analyze why other planets are uninhabitable.

500

What is AVID's mission statement?

AVID's mission is to close the opportunity gap by preparing all students for college readiness for success in a global society.

500

What does the R in WICOR stand for?

Reading

500

What is Step 10 of the tutorial process?

Students apply their learning from tutorials in their academic classes.

500

What question should the summary answer?

Essential Question
500

What is the difference between Level 1 and Level 3 thinking?

Level 1 is right in the text & Level 3 is your personal experience

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