AVID 2 -- Midterm Practice

A classmate in your English Honors class is struggling with his grade, particularly his test scores. He says he understands the material, but on test day he seems to draw a blank. On top of that he is very timid, and doesn't want the teacher to notice him in class because he is afraid he'll be called on. How should you help him raise his grade?

• Invite him to sit with you at lunch so you can talk and help him get out of his shell.
• Encourage him to see his guidance counselor and request a different English teacher.
• Encourage him to study harder for the next test and hope that will boost his confidence.
• Offer to go with him to speak to the teacher about when they can meet to discuss his test scores.

Select all of the answers below that are included in the WICOR acronym.

• Writing
• Inquiry
• Collaboration
• Organization
• Reading

It is a student's first year taking an Advanced Placement course and she's been struggling to pass the tests, but she says she has been studying. What advice should you give her to help her prepare for tests in a rigorous class?

• form a study group to share notes and review material together
• memorize the material a couple of days before the test
• stay up the night before the test to review the material
• take organized Cornell notes and make revisions as needed

Which of the following would be a related mid-range goal if an AVID student's short-range goal is to get an A on their time-management unit?

• To graduate from high school.
• To earn an A on their biology test.
• To earn an overall grade of A in AVID.
• To get accepted into a four year college.

Read the following statements to determine if they are proactive solutions for a student struggling in Precalculus 1. Bring precalculus questions for tutorials. 2. Seek before/after school tutoring from the teacher, a tutor, or an older student.

• Both statements are proactive solutions.
• Both statements are not proactive solutions.
• The first statement only is a proactive solution.
• The second statement only is a proactive solution.

As a student reflecting upon a grade report, which question would be beneficial in identifying what you need to do differently?

• What are your current grades and missing assignments?
• What aspect of your current grades are you most proud of?
• What class and specific task did you devote the most time and energy to over the past week?
• What area of the overall grade are you missing the most points (classwork, homework, tests)?

What is the best way to track completed assignments in a planner?

• Block out completed assignments.
• Color-code all assignments.
• Erase completed assignments.
• Place check marks next to completed assignments.

What characteristic below will be a barrier for a student taking honors and advanced placement courses?

• struggles with procrastination
• struggles with reading quickly
• very involved in extracurriculars
• very shy and quiet

What strategy is best for a student with an after-school job trying to maintain their grades?

• Pull an all-night study session.
• Quit the job when grades suffer.
• Sign up for classes with less homework.
• Utilize a planner for time management.

AVID stands for...

• Advancement Via Individual Determination
• AVID
• Advancement Via Integrated Design
• Advancement Via Integrated Determination