Focused Notes
What goes into the left and right columns when taking Cornell Notes?
Questions go on the left, and notes go on the right.
What topics are suitable for tutorials?
It is best to choose topics on anything the student needs help or more practice. Tutorials are to help students achieve success in rigorous coursework.
How many binders does an AVID student need?
One 2 to 3 inch binder. Some AVID elective teachers also accept an accordion file system as well as eBinders (online binders). The focus is to find an organizational tool that works.
AVID is an acronym... what does it stand for?
Advancement Via Individual Determination
What does it mean to be "college-ready"?
What are the components of Cornell Notes?
Name, date, subject, essential question, questions related to the topic, notes, and a summary at the end.
What is a TRF? What does TRF stand for?
A TRF (Tutorial Request Form) is the pre-work required as preparation for tutorials. Depending on the AVID class, students will have one to two TRFs due each week.
How often are binder checks?
Once a week, usually on a Friday or Monday.
Who are the AVID teachers at Mayberry?
Miss Hughes, Mrs. Sobrino, Mrs. Haney... and starting this January, Miss Lepp <3
AVID students get practice in writing, inquiry, collaboration, organization, and reading. What else does AVID offer to students?
When should an AVID student take focused notes?
Students need to take focused notes in all academic classes including mathematics, language arts, social studies, science, the AVID elective class, foreign language, and any other classes requiring reading and writing.
A completed TRF and resources related to the topic: focused notes from that class, homework, quiz with missed questions, textbook, anything that will help them find solutions.
What should go into an AVID student's binder or organizational tool?
a pencil pouch with supplies, an agenda for keeping track of assignments, and dividers for each academic class
True or False: AVID is offered in 47 states plus schools in Department of Defense Education, Canada, and Australia.
TRUE! AVID is indeed offered in 47 states plus schools in Department of Defense Education, Canada, and Australia.
What strategies are helpful to study for a quiz?
Have a quiet place where one can study, create flashcards, take and study focused notes, study with a study buddy or group, use online resources related to the topic, write a TRF on the topic and bring it to tutorials
What does an AVID student do after they take notes in a class?
Review the notes, write a summary of the notes, and highlight key terms.
How does a student begin and end a tutorial presentation?
60 second speech and 60 second synthesis
What goes into the binder check grade?
completed agenda, pencil pouch with supplies, papers with headings and organized by class, no loose papers or trash, plus focused notes for academic classes
True or false: AVID impacts more than 2 million students in grades K-12 as well as 62 postsecondary institutions.
TRUE: AVID does impact more than 2 million students in grades K-12 as well as 62 postsecondary institutions.
Contact the school and arrange to shadow a student leader for the day. Attend orientation events. Ask lots of questions and learn as much as you can about the school.
What about math class? How can I turn a math worksheet into focused notes?
Write an essential question at the top, highlight key terms, add any questions if needed, and write a summary at the end.
Who should take notes for the student who is presenting?
The tutor takes notes for the student presenter. Group participants also take notes during the presentation.
How many dividers do I need for an AVID binder?
one divider each for mathematics, science, language arts, social studies, AVID, and any other academic class where reading and writing occur
What skills are represented in the acronym: WICOR
Writing, Inquiry, Collaboration, Organization, Reading
What are some tools for helping students discover their career choices?
Personality profiles, Xello, school counselors, questionnaires, visits to local businesses and postsecondary schools, visits with professionals, shadowing a professional