AVID
Connections
WICOR
AVID Essentials
Tutorials
100

What does the A mean in AVID?

Advancement

100

What does GPA mean?

Grade Point Average

100

What does the W stand for in WICOR?

Writing

100

What is a Quick Write activity?

A writing, usually less than 5minutes, reflecting over something you have learned, your thoughts

100

What does TRF mean?

Tutorial Request Form

200

What does the V mean in AVID?

Via

200

What is the difference between a short-term goal and a long-term goal?

Short term goals can be reached in a short period of time (weeks, months)

Long term goals can be achieved over a longer period of time, a lifetime

200

What does the I stand for in WICOR?

Inquiry

200

What subjects should be in your binder?

Core subjects (Math, Science, ELA, etc)

200

What do you need in order to participate in a class tutorial?

Notes, Resources, or a completed TRF

300

What does the I mean in AVID?

Individual

300

Define this vocabulary term? Procrastination is.....

Delaying or taking time to do something

300

What does the C stand for in WICOR?

Collaboration

300

How many days a week are AVID students expected to take focused notes in class?

5

300

In a tutorial, the first step in a presentation is to do what?

Give a 30 second speech, POC

400

What does the D mean in AVID?

Determination

400

What are three key components of public speaking?

Making eye contact, speaking up and clearly, and relaying your point of view effectively

400

What does the O stand for in WICOR?

Organization

400

True or False: 

The four parts of the Cornell note-taking method are- Essential Question>ask question/take notes>topic>summary 

TRUE

400

Explain the POC of a tutorial?

POC is Point of Confusion, what I do not understand about the lesson or example provided

500

What is AVID's mission statement?

To close the achievement gap by preparing students for college readiness and success in a global society.

500

What is a Socratic Seminar?

Formal discussion based on text where leaders ask open ended questions and students present findings.. an ongoing discussion about a piece of text

500

Topic: Collaboration. Do you think students should have to learn how to collaborate with others?

Continue for points...

Create one essential (Level 2 Question) or higher?

500

What are the Costa's Level of Questioning on the story house? Level 1 we... Level 2 we.. Level 3 we..

Gathering

Processing

Applying

500

How many steps are in the tutorial process?

10

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