AVID 4 CFE/ EOC Review

AVID Stands for...

• Advice Via Individual Data

• Advancement Via Individual Determination

• Achievement Via Individual Determination

• Advancing Via Individual Decisions

(CD) Which of the following is a short-range goal of an AVID senior?

• complete college applications

• graduate from high school

• move into the dormitory

• be accepted into medical school

(CD) An AVID student has a long-range goal of graduating with a 4.0 grade point average. Which short-range goal supports the student’s long-range goal?

• take as many AP courses as possible

• be accepted into the Debate Club

• study and be prepared for all tests

• apply for National Honor Society

(CD) Which of the following statements are necessary components of maintaining the highest grade point average possible?

1. Take multiple AP and honors classes.

2. Take only courses where you’ll receive an A.

3. Complete all work on time and study for tests.

• 1, 2, 3

• 2, 3

• 1, 3

• 1, 2

(CD) You are having difficulty getting along with your college roommate. Which of the following conflict management techniques is an example of what the actions of an AVID student should be?

• Avoid the person.

• Change the subject

• Seek peer mediation

• Turn the conflict into a joke.

(CD) For an AVID senior, which of the following would be an example of a short-range goal in the fall that is academically based?

• Become involved with all of the Homecoming activities.

• Complete college applications by November 1st

• Enroll in one AP course that you can easily earn an A.

• Seek a part-time job to save money for a car.

(CD) Which is an example of how AVID seniors are role models in advocating for college readiness at their school?

• AVID seniors setting a good example by completing community service hours.

• AVID seniors mentoring younger students who could potentially go to college.

• AVID seniors showing their appreciation for AVID by participating in after school tutorials.

• AVID seniors volunteering to read to students at the neighboring elementary school.

(COMM) As you watch a student give a presentation, you are given a scoring rubric to judge his performance using various speaking elements. The student is fluid with his speech, uses hand gestures often when necessary, and uses higher level vocabulary, but he often looks at his notes losing eye contact with the audience. Which area on the rubric below would this student lose points?

• Preparation

• Movements, Gestures and Expressions

• Language and Diction

• Visual Aids

(WRI) You have been given the following writing assignment:

"While reading the local morning paper, you notice that there is a debate going on within the Department of Education to change the high school graduation requirements. Your school board is asking for input from the community. As a member of the community, you have decided to respond."

Which is the most appropriate way to respond?

• Write an editorial to the local newspaper.

• Write an essay for your English teacher

• Write a letter to the school board

• Write an article for the Student Council.

(WRI) You are writing a personal statement essay for a college entrance application to answer the question:

"How have you taken advantage of the educational opportunities you have had to prepare for college?"

Which of the following should be included in your introduction?

• A variety of sentences listing all of your academic accomplishments in order of occurrence.

• A vivid explanation of personal experiences, including both good and bad experiences.

• A well-constructed thesis statement and some valuable academic background information.

• A summary of why going to college is so important to you and your family.