Ten Steps of the AVID Tutorial

Ten Steps of the AVID Tutorial

Step One:

Students identify an initial question as they engage in rigorous coursework. It's okay to be confused!

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Step one of the tutorial process is where realize that you have an important

about an assignment as you work.

Step Two:

Students complete the Tutorial Request Form and identify their Point of Confusion.

Step Three

Students divide into groups with one tutor and prepare for the tutorial

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After working through your tutorial request form, you should arrive at a more precise version of your initial question, otherwise known as your point of

.

Step Four

Student presenter gives 60-second speech ending with the tutorial question from the POC (point of confusion).

Step Five

Students engage in academic converstation using collaborative inquiry.

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Before engaging in collaborative inquiry with other students, the presenting student gives a short overview of steps taken to solve the problem prior to the point of

.

Step Six

Students check the presenter’s understanding as they articulate generalized steps.

Step Seven

7. Student presenter shares the resolution of their POC in a 60-second synthesis of their learning

Step Eight

8. Students repeat steps 4-7 with the next presenter

Multiple Select

True or False: You create your point of confusion before you start your Tutorial Request Form.

• True

• False

Step Nine

Students summarize their academic learning and reflect on the tutorial process

Step Ten

Students apply their tutorial skills and learning in their academic classes. 

Poll

How well do you feel like you understand the tutorial process? Be honest!

• I get it

• I sort of get it

• I don't get it