Costa's Question Levels
AVID Facts
Tutorials
Cornell notes and WICOR
College Knowledge
100

What are the three levels of thinking, lowest to highest, according to Costa?

Level 1 Gathering Level 2 Processing Level 3 Applying

100

Who is the founder of AVID

Mary Catherine Swanson

100

How many days a week are tutorials performed?

2

100

What is written on the left, then right sides of Cornell notes; then the last part (in that order)?

left side--questions/main ideas... right side--answers/details last part-- summary or reflection

100

What two college entrance exams are most required by colleges and universities?

ACT and SAT

200

Which Costa's Question Level seems to be the most confusing for students to grasp because it requires the processing of information?

Level 2

200

It's in this "Golden State" that AVID was founded.

California

200

This is what TRF stands for

Tutorial Request form

200

What is the #1 goal of the AVID binder?

organization

200

What are the five general subject areas tested on the SAT?

English, science, history, mathematics, and foreign languages

300

Which Costa's Question Level is NOT used in tutorial sessions?

Level 1

300

It's the year in which AVID was started, which is when Ronald Reagan was elected president and the Pac-Man video game was released.

1980

300

What is the ratio of tutor to students in an AVID tutorial group?

1 to 7

300

In which academic classes can Cornell notes be used?

All classes

300

The average number of years it takes to earn a bachelors degree.

What is 4?

400

This level of Costa's questioning consists of "define" or "list" questions.

Level 1

400

What AVID non-debatable activity allows you to have a discussion with your peers?

Socratic Seminar

400

This is the part of the TRF that is worth the most points.

Pre-Work Inquiry

400

What do the letters in the acronym WICOR stand for (in that order)?

writing, inquiry, collaboration, organization, and reading

400

DAILY DOUBLE What is the acronym FAFSA?

Free Application for Federal Student Aid

500

The phrase "think outside the box" applies to which Costa's Question Level?

Level 3

500

DAILY DOUBLE What does the acronym AVID stand for?

Advancement Via Individual Determination

500

These are the names of our AVID tutors.

Ben, Anthony, Betsy, Bryan, Meghan

500

Unscramble the letters...GRROI... to form a word that requires teachers and students utilize their "unyielding efforts" to gain success.

RIGOR

500

What are the 3 top degrees earned in the US...ordered from lowest to highest?

Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate