AVID Tutorial Process Overview

AVID tutorials, established in 1980, are a key part of the AVID elective class, focusing on collaborative and inquiry-driven learning. Students work in small groups with a tutor, using a Socratic approach to solve problems, enhancing their academic skills and leadership abilities. The tutorial process is divided into three phases: before, during, and after the tutorial. Each phase involves specific steps, from preparation and engagement to reflection and application, helping students develop communication, collaboration, and academic skills, preparing them for college and career success.

What year did AVID tutorials begin?

• 2000

• 1970

• 1980

• 1990

Which approach is used in AVID tutorials to encourage students to find solutions?

• Project-Based

• Direct Instruction

• Socratic Method

• Lecture-Based

What skills do AVID tutorials help develop in students?

• Only leadership skills

• Only academic skills

• Neither academic nor leadership skills

• Both academic and leadership skills

What is the first phase of the AVID tutorial process?

• None of the above

• Before the tutorial

• During the tutorial

• After the tutorial

What is the purpose of the tutorial request form (TRF) in the AVID process?

• To replace exams

• To grade students

• To prepare students for tutorials

• To evaluate students

Who facilitates the conversation during the tutorial phase?

• The AVID teacher

• The student presenter

• The tutor

• The group members

What is the role of group members during the tutorial phase?

• To ask probing questions

• To take notes

• To remain silent

• To give direct answers

What happens after the tutorial phase?

• Students forget the material

• Students complete a summary and reflect

• Students take a test

• Students start a new topic

How do AVID tutorials prepare students for future success?

• By focusing only on academic skills

• By avoiding real-world applications

• By ignoring teamwork

• By practicing communication and collaboration

What is the final step in the AVID tutorial process?

• Taking a break

• Starting a new tutorial

• Completing a TRF

• Applying learning in academic classes