WICOR Basics
This WICOR element focuses on reading text for understanding
What is Reading?
This section is where you record information during instruction
What is the notes section (right side)?
This measures academic performance using a numerical scale
What is GPA?
This organizational system is required in AVID to keep materials structured
What is the AVID binder?
This level of questioning focuses on recalling facts
What is Costa’s Level 1?
This element involves working effectively in groups with shared goals.
What is Collaboration?
This section contains key vocabulary, questions, and prompts
What is the cue column (left side)?
These exams are often required for college admissions in the U.S.
What are the SAT or ACT?
This reading strategy includes circling key terms and underlining main ideas
What is marking the text?
This level requires evaluating, predicting, or creating new ideas
What is Costa’s Level 3?
This element includes strategies like Cornell Notes and summarizing
What is Writing?
This part requires students to synthesize main ideas into a brief statement
What is the summary section?
This application system streamlines applying to multiple colleges at once
What is the Common Application?
This structured pre-work document requires students to identify points of confusion and develop higher-level questions before tutorials
What is a Tutorial Request Form (TRF)?
This level requires students to process information and make connections
What is Costa’s Level 2?
This element helps students track assignments, time, and materials
What is Organization?
This process involves revising notes by highlighting, adding questions, and clarifying understanding
What is note revision or note processing?
This federal form determines eligibility for grants, loans, and work-study
What is FAFSA?
This structured group time focuses on problem-solving using student-generated questions
What are tutorials?
This type of question requires more than a yes/no answer and encourages explanation
What is an open-ended question?
This WICOR element emphasizes questioning, problem-solving, and critical thinking to deepen understanding
What is Inquiry?
This advanced strategy uses higher-order questions aligned with Costa’s Levels to deepen understanding of content
What is creating Costa’s Level 2 and 3 questions in Cornell Notes?
This concept refers to researching colleges based on academic fit, financial fit, and personal goals to make an informed decision
What is finding a “best-fit” college?
This AVID strategy requires students to actively engage in a structured academic discussion by using evidence, listening, and building on others’ ideas
What is a Socratic Seminar?
This process involves using questioning, evidence, and reasoning to explore complex problems and construct new understanding
What is inquiry-based learning or critical inquiry?