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AVID Midterm Study
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| Questions | Answer |
|---|---|
| Question mark | is the symbol put next to point of confusion during notes |
| 10-24-7 | Is the Cornell study process of 10 minutes review, 24 revisit and reflect, and within 7 days return to review. |
| Before the tutorial | is the process of determing where you need to fuchs your TRF & POC |
| Chunking | The process of sorting and separating notes into sections, ideas, or concepts. |
| At least Five | The number of attempts a student should use going over their notes. |
| Creasing/Folding | Fold over method evidence of studying requires students to fold or crease their paper in order to study their notes. |
| Backwards Mapping | Is the process in which a student starts with their intended end goal and creating a plan that will help them reach it. |
| Complete a TRF Tuesday and Thursday | Always the start of tutorial process. |
| MLA | The essay guidelines promoted to assist in general formatting and citations in English courses. |
| Annotation | The process by which students highlight and question articles and reading materials to achieve synthesis. |
| Highlight | Is used to mark key/main ideas while taking notes. |
| Essential Question | Is a question posed by your teacher to highlight the content area the students will be studying that day. |
| Fold over method | Where you take your Cornell notes and fold to see only questions and then see if you can answer them. |
| After the tutorial | Steps students will complete: a written reflection/synthesis and turn in the TRF for grading. |
| Repition | The process of repeating the process of study to begin synthesis. |
| Elevator pitch | The brief speech in which a student will describe an issue or question they have for a TRF |
| Formatting | Refers to the stylistic prefer needed for organized activity such as guided notes and MLA. |
| Rate of forgetting | Rate at which learning is forgotten over time. |
| Cornell Notes | Learning tool that can increase achievement. It includes a note section, question section, and a summary. |
| Academic writing | Formal, nonfiction writing for scholarly purposes to demonstrate knowledge, argue a point, and further research. |
| circle | Always use circles to mark vocabulary in your notes. |
| summary | Links everything together. It should include answers to the left column questions and Essential questions. |
| Star or Asterisk | Used to indicate possible quiz and test questions. |
| Matches the number | Your summary should always match the number of EQ's and questions left in the left column. |
| During the tutorial | 30 second speech and students will begin to ask questions to check understanding and lead to knowledge. |
| Miscellaneous | Any other information presented and written in Cornell Notes. |
| Time management | The process by which a person organizes activities and meetings. |
| Chunking | The process of sorting and separating notes into sections, ideas, or concepts. |
| Procrastination | The act of putting something off. |
| Who was Eisenhower? | A U.S. President. Former 5 star general during WWII. |
| What does the Eisenhower Matrix do? | Helps manage, divide, and prioritize your tasks and daily activities, so you can effectively schedule them into your week. |
| What is the "Do" in the matrix? | Urgent + Important. "Tasks with deadlines or consequences" Tasks that are the most urgent and contribute to the most stress. (e.g., studying for a test tomorrow) A massive portion of the grade and due (or needs to be done) soon. |
| What does importance refer to? | Importance is the value. (e.g., a test has more VALUE than homework.) |
| What does Urgent refer to? | Refers to time. How soon does something need to get done? |
| What is "Schedule" in the matrix? | Important + Not Urgent. It has major value, but due later - Set time to work on it. "Tasks with unclear deadlines that contribute to long-term stress." You can schedule these tasks later after tackling the "Do" (e.g., study for a quiz in a WEEK) |
| What is "Delegate" in the matrix? | Not Important + Urgent. A short amount of time to do, but it is not important. "Tasks that must get done but don't require a specific skill set." |
| What does "Delete" mean? | Not important + Not Urgent. Not due soon and has little value. |
| Major | A field of study for a degree, which makes up the majority of your coursework (appears on your diploma) |
| Submajor | A smaller, more specific area of concentration within a major (fewer courses) and offers a deeper specialization in a particular course (e.g, biochemistry within a chemistry major). |
| Minor | A secondary field of study that you pursue in addition to your major (works with a major and helps advance). |
| University | They are generally larger institutions with bigger campuses, a wider range of both graduate AND undergraduate programs, and a greater focus on research. |
| Colleges | Typically offer undergraduate-focused instruction, have a smaller class size & campus, and be more personalized. |
| Undergraduate | A student pursuing an Associate's degree or a Bachelor's degree. The studies focus on foundational knowledge and broad exploration of career paths. --> Typically after high school. |
| Graduate | A student pursuing a Master's or Doctorate degree AFTER completing a Bachelor's degree. Establishes study habits and engages in independent specializations, independence is learned, and improved career outcomes. |
| Acceptance Rate | The percentage of total applicants who were offered admission. How many got in DIVIDED BY how many total applied. |
| Graduation Rate | The percentage of first-time, degree-seeking students who complete their chosen program of study within a specialized timeframe. How many students graduate DIVIDED BY how many got in their first year. |
| Rates | High acceptance rate = Low graduation rate Low acceptance rate = High graduation rate |
| Weighted GPA | Assigns additional points to grades earned in advanced or honors courses, such as AP, IB, or dual enrollment classes, to reward students for taking more challenging coursework. |
| Unweighted GPA | An academic average that assigns the same point value to every course, regardless of its difficulty. |
| SAT | It is scored 400-1600, emphasizes abstract reasoning, and has shorter reading passages. |
| ACT | Scored 1-36 and includes longer reading passages, basic trigonometry, and a science section. |
| Synthesis | The process of combining different pieces of information or ideas to form a new, coherent understanding or conclusion. It's a critical thinking skill that moves beyond simply summarizing information. |
| What does AVID stand for? | Advancement Via Individual Determination |
| When/Where/Why was AVID founded? | Founded in 1980 in San Diego, it was founded to help students be successful in post-secondary education. |
| What days are TRFS conducted? | Tuesdays and Thursdays |
| What does TRF stand for? | Tutorial request from |
| What types of questions does a Tutorial contain? | POC - Point of Confusion |
| What is the job of the presenter during a tutorial? | Presents their POC, explains knowledge, and explains the hinking process |
| True OR False: Importance is the same as Urgency. | False |
| True OR False: The tutor SHOWS the tutee the answer. | False |
| What is the job of the tutor during tutorials? | The tutor's job is to LEAD the tutee to the answer. |
| What is the job of the group members during the tutorial? | They are there for support, to provide extra questions and examples from notes. They may take notes because they are also learning at the same time. |
| What materials should be present during the tutorial? | 1) TRF 2) Dry-erase Marker 3) Notes |
| What goes into the reflection after the tutorial process is over? | YOUR synthesis, the "a-ha moment", and the questions leading to the answer to your POC. |
| What is taken during tutorials on a new piece of paper? | Additional notes and new learning --> Helpful for future TRFs. |
| How often are binders checked (specifically for 9th grade)? | Frequently - Every 2 weeks |
| What is the Binder check looking for? | Organization and Calendar/Planner (Time management) |
| Where should you write down your homework for classes? | Daily calendar/Monthly calendar (or planner) |
| What are the expectations for when we have guest speakers? | Take notes, (Give your full attention), and ask questions (engage) |
| What are the top three things colleges look for in order to apply? | 1) Test scores [SAT & ACT (May be required)] 2) GPA 3) College Resume (Learning experiences, volunteer hours, maybe essays) |
| How do you log in to a TRF? | It is paper based |
| Is there a program for OUR TRFs? | Not currently |
| Where did Cornell notes come from and why? | Cornell University in 1865 (Post Civil War) - simplified note-taking system for students. GOAL: Get students organized. |
| How do you use Cornell Notes? | Two/Three columns (3 is better). You use Cornell notes by dividing your paper into three main sections: the right-hand "notes" area for lectures, the left-hand "questions" column for keywords and questions, and a "summary" section at the bottom. |
| How many sentences should be in the summary? | The summary should match the number of questions asked throughout the note-taking process. If none, two OR three is sufficient --> run down of what you learned. |
| What community service opportunities were offered to you this school year as an AVID student? | Soup Kitchens, Human Society, Library Food Drives, YMCA, etc....... |
| How do you figure out your GPA? | How do you figure out your GPA? |
| 9th Grade AVID | In addition to 7th and 8th grade, WITH COLLEGE RESEARCH. |
| What are the two major concepts in Middle School AVID (we are basically learning the same thing?) | Organizational skills and time management (Working towards the study skills unit) |
| 10th Grade AVID | More detailed college research Interview skills --> For jobs and potential colleges |
| 11th Grade AVID | Scholarship applications Touring colleges Financial Aid |
| 12th Grade AVID | Applying to colleges FAFSA (tax information) Ensuring you have enough money to go to college |
| Long-Term Goal | A goal that is set to reach in the future (In 5+ years) {May need to make up money for this} |
| Short-term Goal | Goals that lead to long-term goals (Under 5 years) |
| What was the name of the academically rigorous English elective course developed in 1974? | Project English |
| What are the foundational components of AVID in Swanson's thesis? | Philosophy, practices, and curriculum |
| AVID Secondary (7-12 grade) focuses on developing which type of skills? | Academic behavioral and study skills |
| What does WICOR stand for? | W - Writing to Learn I - Inquiry C - Collaboration O - Organizational Skills C - Critical Reading |
| By 2020, what proportion of jobs is estimated to require some level of postsecondary (college) education? | Two thirds |
| What skills are AVID's preparation for 21st-century careers? | Time management, Organization, Collaboration, Critical thinking |
| What is the main goal and higher levels (Postsecondary) of AVID? | Enhancing student persistence and completion in career readiness programs. |
| What three initiatives are comprised in AVID for higher education? | Student Success Initiative, Teacher Preparation Initiative, and the Career and Technical Workforce Initiative |
| What does GROW stand for? | G - Get ready to learn R - Review what you know O - Open your mind W - Wonder and ask |
| What are the types of Academic conduct? | Plagirism Impersonataion Collusion Contract cheating |
| What is plagiarism? | Presenting work or ideas from another source as your own, with or without the consent of the original author, by incorporating it into your work without full acknowledgment. INCLUDES AI. |
| What is collusion? | Intentionally working with someone to complete an assessment that should be done independently. |
| What is impersonation? | Having another person show up to write a test or exam in your place. |
| What is contract cheating? | Students are outsourcing their academic work to a 3rd party to complete. (BROAD TERM FOR IMPERSONATION) |
| What does each side of the triangle of college and career readiness represent? | Being prepared Student Agency Opportunity Knowledge |
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