WICOR
Academic Support
AVID Basics
The Tutorial Process
Tutorial Rules
100

What is Inquiry?

The "I" in WICOR

100

Who is the student presenter?

The person responsible for facilitating the 60-second speech.

100

What is Advancement Via Individual Determination?

 The meaning of the acronym AVID.

100

What is ask inquiry questions?

This is what group members should do instead of simply giving the presenter the answer.

100

What is 7?

This is the maximum number of students typically recommended for a small, effective tutorial group.

200

What is a high-level question?

This type of questioning (Costa's Level 3) requires applying, evaluating, or predicting.

200

What is homework, a quiz, or test?

Tutors look for this on the back of the TRF, which proves it was completed.

200

What is California?

 This is the "Golden State" where AVID was founded.

200

What are the Steps/Reflection?

The 3-column notes taken during the tutorial are used to record the question, the work, and this crucial component.

200

What is give their 30-second speech?

This is the first thing a presenter should do when starting their tutorial at the board.

300

What is collaboration?

The process of working with others to solve a problem.

300

What is a core subject?

The type of class from which a student can pull a "point of confusion"

300

What is organizational skill development?

This is the purpose of the binder check.

300

What is the "A-ha" moment?

This is the ultimate goal of the tutorial, which happens when the presenter finally understands the concept.

300

What is a Reflection?

This is what should be done after the tutorial session is complete to ensure the learning is cemented.

400

What are question stems?

These are used instead of "Why" or "How" to start higher-order questions.

400

Who is the tutor/group member?


This person in the tutorial group asks questions to guide the presenter, rather than giving the answer.

400

What is Tuesday/Thursday?

This is the day of the week tutorials are typically held.


400

What is graded on the TRF?

 The initial question, pre-work (homework/notes), and the POC.

400

This is the 3-part structure of the tutorial process. 

What is Before, During, and After?

500

What is Reading?

The "R" in WICOR that is crucial for analyzing a text before a tutorial.

500

What is the class grade?

This should be maintained at a "C" or higher, according to the AVID agreement.

500

What is 1980?

This is the year AVID was founded.

500

Name 3 components required in the "pre-work" section of the TRF.

Initial question, notes on the topic, and the POC (Point of Confusion).

500

These are the three columns required on the back of the TRF for notes during the tutorial.

What are the Student Question, Tutor Questions, and Notes?