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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Achievement, | Accomplishing a goal through effort and hard work. |
| Agenda, | A plan or list of things to be done. |
| Annotation,. | Notes or comments added to a text while reading |
| AVID, | Advancement Via Individual Determination; a program that helps students prepare for college and careers. |
| Binder, | An organized notebook system used to keep school materials together. |
| Brainstorming, | Generating many ideas before choosing the best one. |
| Collaboration, | Working together with others to complete a task or solve a problem. |
| Communication, | Sharing information, ideas, or feelings clearly with others. |
| Community, | A group of people who work together or share common goals. |
| Cornell Notes, | A note-taking system that organizes notes into questions, details, and summaries. |
| Critical Thinking | , Carefully analyzing information to make decisions or solve problems. |
| Determination, | Continuing to work hard even when something is difficult. |
| Discussion, | Talking about ideas or topics with others to deepen understanding. |
| Focus,. | Paying close attention to a task or goal |
| Goal, | Something a person works to achieve. |
| GPA, . | Grade Point Average; a number representing academic performance |
| Growth Mindset, | Believing abilities can improve through effort and learning. |
| Higher Education, | Schooling after high school, such as college or university. |
| Inquiry, | Asking questions to gain understanding or information. |
| Interactive Notebook, | A notebook used to organize learning with notes, activities, and reflections. |
| Leadership, | Guiding or helping others in a positive way. |
| Learning Log, | A written reflection about what a student has learned. |
| Motivation, | The reason or desire to keep working toward goals. |
| Organization, | Keeping materials and tasks neat and orderly. |
| Participation, | Taking part in activities or discussions. |
| Perseverance, | Continuing to try despite challenges or setbacks. |
| Planner, | A tool used to record assignments, schedules, and goals. |
| Productivity, | Completing tasks efficiently and effectively. |
| Reflection, | Thinking about experiences to improve learning or behavior. |
| Responsibility, | Being dependable and completing tasks properly. |
| Scholarship, | Money awarded to help pay for college based on achievement or need. |
| Socratic Seminar | , A structured discussion where students ask and answer questions about a topic or text. |
| Study Skills, | Strategies that help students learn and remember information. |
| Time Management, | Planning and using time wisely to complete tasks. |
| Tutorial, | A collaborative learning session focused on problem-solving and questioning. |
| Tutor, | A person who helps another student understand material. |
| Tutorial Request Form (TRF), | An AVID form used to organize questions and prepare for tutorials. |
| WICOR, | AVID’s learning framework: Writing, Inquiry, Collaboration, Organization, and Reading. |
| Writing Process, | The steps used to create writing, including planning, drafting, revising, editing, and publishing. |
| Academic Vocabulary, | Words commonly used in school and learning environments. |
| College Readiness, | Having the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in college. |