Tutorials
College
AVID Facts
Fun Facts about Mrs. H
100

TRF stands for...

Tutorial Request Form

100

A chance to pursue your college studies in a foreign country.

Study Abroad

100

The acronym AVID stands for...

Advancement Via Individual Determination

100

Mrs. H's first name. 

Portia 

200

POC stands for...

Point of Confusion

200

GPA stands for _________ and is a measurement of _________. 

Grade Point Average

Measurement of academic achievement 

200

WICOR stands for...

Writing

Inquiry

Collaboration

Organization

Reading

200

Mrs. H. holds a bachelor's degree in this field of study. 

Anthropology

300

Each tutorial begins with a...

60-second Speech

300

A specific area of study in which a student chooses to specialize

Major. 

300

The state where AVID originated. 

California

300

The number of animals owned by Mrs. H.

15

400

What are the six components of a TRF?

1. Topic/Essential Question from Academic Class

2. Initial Question 

3. Key Academic Vocabulary

4. Background Knowledge About Question

5. Critical Thinking About Initial Question

6. POC or Tutorial Question

400

A grant or payment made to support a student's education, awarded on the basis of academic or other achievement.

Scholarship

400
The number of years that the AVID elective is offered. 

6

400

Mrs. H earned a master's degree in this field of study. 

City and Urban Planning

500

The difference between the Initial Question and the Point of Confusion (POC).

Initial question is the original question directly from a worksheet, class, or test/ quiz. The Point of Confusion is derived from the initial question, and the point at which you can no longer answer the initial question. 

500

The grounds and buildings of a university or college.

Campus

500

AVID mission statement. 

AVID’s mission is to close the opportunity gap by preparing all students for college and career readiness and success in a global society.

500

As a child, Mrs. H wanted to be a ___________. 

Tornado / Storm Chaser