Acronyms
What does AVID stand for?
Advancement Via Individual Determination
What is phase 1 of the focused note taking process?
take notes
What does POC stand for?
Point of Confusion
What does GPA stand for?
Grade Point Average
What is the amount of money that a college/university is charging you for your classes?
Tuition
What does TRF stand for?
Tutorial Request Form
What is phase 2 of the focused note taking process?
review by underlining, circling, highlighting, drawing pictures, adding notes or graphics
What are 2 things you should be doing during tutorials?
Asking questions and adding to your notes
Why take an AP class at the high school?
Advanced Placement classes prepare you for the AP test. If you score high enough on the test, some colleges will excuse you from taking that course.
What money can you earn from school that does not have to be paid back?
Scholarships or grants
What does WICOR stand for?
Writing, Inquiry, Collaboration, Organization, Reading
Why do we take focused notes?
to combat the curve of forgetting/ it helps us remember the content better
What are 3 things you should have ready at the beginning of tutorials?
Completed TRF, notes from classes, books/resources, pen/pencil
What is the specific subject that a student specializes in during college called?
Major
What is important to remember when writing a SMART goal?
Specific (actionable), measurable, achievable, relevant, time bound
What does FNT stand for
Focus Note Taking
What is phase 3 of the focused note taking process?
ask questions in the margins
How many phases are there in the tutorial process?
10
What is the highest level of math offered at the high school?
Calculus
What is a dual enrollment class?
Dual enrollment means you are getting credit from the high school as well as from college. When you enter college, you will have credits already finished.
What does SLANT stand for?
Sit up, Listen, Ask questions, Nod your head, Track the speaker (or Talk with teacher)
What is phase 4 of the focused note taking process?
write a summary
Name at least 3 parts of the the TRF.
Topic/Essential Question, Initial question, key vocabulary and definitions, what I know, critical thinking and steps, and/or the tutorial question
Name 4 college degrees you can get after your HS diploma.
Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate
What college is the best in the state of Arizona (according to Mrs. Mittelstedt)?
Arizona State University