GPA Calculation
How many A's are on James' report card?
Math 75, Science 85, AVID 85, Theater 90, ELAR 80, Social Studies 90, PE 100, Band 95, GRIT 90
5
Which of these verbs would NOT be found in a Level One question in Costa's Levels of Thinking?
Define, List, Recall, Dramatize
Dramatize
What is the FIRST phase in the Focused Note Taking process? (ISN pg. 11)
Phase 1: Taking Notes
Lizbeth ran a mile in 7 minutes and 37 seconds in gym class. Because Lizbeth wants to be on the soccer team next year, she wants to improve her time and increase her stamina. What are some steps Lizbeth could take to achieve her goal of running a faster mile?
Consult with her gym coach about a running schedule, making sure there are days for rest.
Commit to getting at least 8 hours of sleep at night and eating a healthy breakfast to make sure she has energy for the day.
Use her agenda to track her mile times over the course of a few months to gauge progress.
Based on Elena's report cared, which subject should be prioritized on her Tutorial Request Form (TRF)?
Math 60
Science 80
AVID 80
Theater Arts 100
ELAR 75
Social Studies 95
PE 95
Band 100
Advisory/GRIT 90
Math
How many C's are on James' report card?
Math 75, Science 85, AVID 85, Theater 90, ELAR 80, Social Studies 90, PE 100, Band 95, GRIT 90
1
Which of the following is a Level 2 in Costa's Levels of Thinking?
Judge
Compare
Choose
Rate
Compare
What are some ways that one can accomplish Phase 2 of the FNT process: Processing Notes
Examples of processing notes:
Underlining, highlighting, circling, doodling, deleting, classifying, organizing, chunking, add question marks
Santiago loves Science and Math but has always struggled with Reading. He typically scores "Novice" or "Emerging" on Reading/Writing assignments. Which of the following is a reasonable goal plan to improve his performance in ELAR?
Read for 35 minutes every night before bed, with the cellphone plugged in across the room, to limit distractions and increase reading fluency with consistent practice.
Based on James' report card, which subject should be prioritized on her Tutorial Request Form (TRF)?
Math 75
Science 85
AVID 85
Theater 90
ELAR 80
Social Studies 90
PE 100
Band 95
GRIT 90
Math
Use James' report card to solve for his Grade Point Average.
Math 75, Science 85, AVID 85, Theater 90, ELAR 80, Social Studies 90, PE 100, Band 95, GRIT 90
3.5
Compare and contrast Tsunamis and Hurricanes.
Is this a Level 1, 2, or 3 request in Costa's Levels of Thinking?
Level 2
Which step of the Focused Note Taking Process should happen LAST?
Apply Learning
Take the Notes
Process the Notes
Connect Thinking
Apply Learning
Is the following goal a long-term goal or a short-term goal for a middle schooler?
Maria wants to get into the Early College High School Program so that she can get an Associate's Degree by the time she's graduated from High School.
Long-term
Which journals are you required to bring to AVID class every day for tutorials?
AVID journal, Math journal, Science journal.
Based on James' report card, what would be a reasonable goal for the next 9 weeks?
Math 75, Science 85, AVID 85, Theater 90, ELAR 80, Social Studies 90, PE 100, Band 95, GRIT 90
James should go to math tutoring and work to improve his grade in math.
Which of the following is a Level 3 verb in Costa's Levels of Thinking?
Repeat
Evaluate
Break down
Explain
Evaluate
Read the summary below and decide if it meets the criteria for a Cornell Note summary-reflection.
EQ: How will reading and writing every day make me a better thinker?
Summary: Reading and writing every day will make me a better thinker because these subjects help expand my vocabulary. An increased vocabulary is one of the greatest indicators of school success. It leads to better comprehension across content areas, which leads to greater academic success.
No, this does not meet the criteria for the summary-reflection. There is not a reflection part explaining why the notes are important to the student.
Emiliano wants to get an "Advanced" on his Math test on Monday by studying for 20 minutes a night until then.
Short-term
Javier has a math homework assignment about the Pythagorean Theorem. There is a question that he knows how to do, and a question that he doesn't know how to do.
Which question should Javier copy onto his TRF to bring to his tutorial group?
The problem that he doesn't know how to do, because he can seek help and guidance from his tutorial group.
Does James meet the minimum GPA requirement for being an AVID student?
Math 75, Science 85, AVID 85, Theater 90, ELAR 80, Social Studies 90, PE 100, Band 95, GRIT 90
Yes, James' GPA meets the AVID minimum requirement (2.0).
Sally is supposed to write a Level 1, 2, & 3 question on her FNT. Does she meet her teacher's expectation?
1) What is culture?
2) How is the culture of China different from the culture of Egypt?
3) Imagine how someone would feel if they were to move to a new country with a new culture.
Yes, Sally wrote a Level 1, 2, and 3 question.
Who are the THREE best people to check your Focused Notes?
Yourself (self-reflection) because then you see what you need to improve on.
A classmate, because it helps develop collaborative skills.
The teacher or tutor, because they can give you an expert opinion.
Is the following goal a long-term goal or a short-term goal for a middle schooler?
Ian wants to be a doctor when he grows up, so he's going to take as much advanced Biology and Anatomy courses in High School as he can.
Long-term
When should the TRF be completed for AVID class?