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WorksheetsAVID Review
Total questions: 54
Worksheet time: 27mins
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1.
Your friend is a first year high school student and has missed the deadline for a big assignment in his honors English class. The teacher will not accept it late and claims that the due date was clearly listed on the board and discussed in class. What AVID practice should you suggest to your friend?
a)
have a study-buddy who can remind you of the due dates
b)
limit the number of challenging classes you take at one time
c)
stay organized by having a binder that you keep all your work in
d)
utilize a planner to keep track of important due dates
2.
It is important for students to look at their level of participation in group discussions. Which statement best describes why it is important to increase interaction with others?
a)
Students will increase their friendships as they increase their participation.
b)
Students will build up their self-esteem with an increase in participation.
c)
Students will gain a better understanding with an increase in participation.
d)
Students will learn to rely on others for help with an increase in their participation.
3.
The AVID students in your class will be discussing the benefits of maintaining an organized binder. Each student must bring one motivating statement to the discussion. Read the statements below. Which statement explains the most direct benefit of maintaining an organized binder?
a)
It ties them to their AVID family by using a common strategy.
b)
It demonstrates that a student can manage resources to succeed.
c)
It reflects the personality of the student as a serious academic achiever.
d)
It ensures that a student is always prepared with resources and supplies.
4.
Review the student's grades below: What should be the student's next step?
a)
attend after school English tutoring
b)
attend after school social studies tutoring
c)
bring a math question to tutorials
d)
tutor classmates in social studies
5.
Why is it important for AVID students to have peers/friends they can contact outside of the AVID classroom?
a)
In case they were absent and want to copy the work they missed.
b)
In case they didn't finish their homework, they can get the answers.
c)
In case they feel a teacher doesn't like them, they will have friends to confide in.
d)
In case they have a question about homework or need to ask a clarifying question.
6.
Which adjective is an accurate description on an AVID student?
a)
below average
b)
disorganized
c)
attentive
d)
unprepared
7.
An AVID student must discuss a controversial topic in class. Because her opinion is contrary to most of her classmates, she is concerned about how they will treat her. Which solution below should be typical of an AVID student?
a)
Listen to the other arguments and agree with your classmates to avoid conflict.
b)
Prepare your thoughts ahead of time, remain calm and speak with confidence.
c)
Lie about your opinion, so you avoid conflict and your classmates don't judge you.
d)
Aggressively get your opinion across using facts and statistics that can't be denied.
8.
Read the following statements about students in the AVID elective class. Which list below is the most accurate list containing the statements that are true about students in the AVID elective class?
a)
1, 2
b)
1, 2, 3
c)
1, 3
d)
2, 3
9.
Which characteristic is not in line with the expectations of an AVID student?
a)
great citizenship and attendance
b)
maintain an organized binder
c)
must be on an athletic team
d)
Be enrolled in honors and or advanced classes/programs (AICE, AP, IB, Dual Enrollment)
10.
Which of the following statements best describes why is it better to use the “one binder” organizational system, rather than separate folders for each subject?
a)
One folder per subject holds more supplies and documents.
b)
One folder per subject helps to distinguish where a document is located.
c)
One binder is the AVID requirement, ensuring a higher grade on binder checks.
d)
One binder keeps everything in one place, making it easier to find what you need.
11.
AVID students are encouraged to take on a leadership role when working on a group project. What is expected of students in those leadership roles?
a)
Student leaders get to take charge and tell everyone else what to do.
b)
Student leaders like to take over and complete the project on their own.
c)
Student leaders ensure everyone is following up on their assigned tasks.
d)
Student leaders give everyone else jobs and do little of the work themselves.
12.
During a tutorial, what is the student presenter's priority when gathering resources for a Geography tutorial?
a)
Cornell notes, computer and TRF
b)
Cornell notes, TRF and a world map
c)
Cornell notes, textbook and dictionary
d)
Cornell notes, 3 column notes and a world map
13.
During tutorials, what are the key elements included in the 60-second speech?
a)
share your pre-work, what you know, and your POC question
b)
share your POC question, your pre-work, and your reflection ideas
c)
share your POC question, what you know, and your 3 column notes
d)
share your initial question, your POC question, and your reflection
14.
What does a student presenter not do during tutorials?
a)
The student presenter writes the POC on the board.
b)
The student presenter explains pre-work by giving a 60 second speech.
c)
The student presenter collects all of the tutorial request forms for the tutor.
d)
The student presenter records the notes on the board to help make sense of the question.
15.
Read the following statements to determine which statements are accurate examples of what AVID students do outside of AVID class to prepare for tutorials. Which of the following do students do outside of AVID class to prepare for tutorials?
a)
1, 2
b)
1, 2, 3, 4
c)
2, 3
d)
2, 3, 4
16.
How should students use the content from their academic classes to prepare for the tutorial?
a)
Students can use their goal setting plan.
b)
Students can use their binder check form.
c)
Students can use challenging homework, quiz and test items.
d)
Students can use GIST statements and parking lot comments.
17.
What are the key responsibilities of group members during a tutorial presentation?
a)
Explain the strategies already used in attempting to answer the question
b)
Complete the thinking process for the presenter on the board.
c)
Read the initial question out loud to the group
d)
Ask probing questions and create a positive environment.
18.
What is the final step when giving the 60-second speech?
a)
ask the group to prompt your thinking by asking you questions
b)
explain what strategies you already used in attempting to answer the question
c)
indicate to the group where you became confused
d)
write the question on the board
19.
Before the tutorial, in their academic classes, students are asked to gather the resources they will need to help with their POC. Which resource suggestion below will benefit students the most?
a)
blank worksheets you haven't had time to complete
b)
Cornell notes from last year because they have a perfect score
c)
Cornell notes from lectures, textbook, videos, handouts
d)
quizzes and tests from a friend's binder
20.
Read the following list to consider how students should use past homework, tests and quizzes, notes and textbooks to prepare for tutorials. Which of these strategies above does AVID suggest we use when preparing for tutorials?
a)
1, 2, 3
b)
1, 2, 4
c)
1, 3, 4
d)
2, 3, 4
21.
Compare the Mr. Phantom and Mr. Goodman in "True and False Philanthropy" from McGuffey's Reader.
a)
The two characters are trying to make a change for mankind.
b)
The two characters are trying to start a business and get wealthy.
c)
The two characters believe they can be the hero by demanding others to follow them.
d)
The two characters believe they will change the minds and hearts of the business world.
22.
In "True and False Philanthropy", is Goodman's basic point to help one or to help all?
a)
Goodman wants to help in Europe and Poland.
b)
Goodman wants to start by releasing prisoners.
c)
Goodman wants to help one person in his own town.
d)
Goodman wants to spread light and knowledge to the whole world.
23.
Which WICOR strategy encourages students to ask higher level questions, like during tutorials?
a)
Writing
b)
Inquiry
c)
Collaboration
d)
Reading
24.
Sarah studied for a history test using the details from her Focused notes. She was disappointed when she scored poorly on the test. She was determined to improve her note-taking to ensure success on the next test. What step in the note-taking process will help Sarah achieve her goal?
a)
Sarah should take more notes in history class by writing faster.
b)
Sarah should make careful revisions to her notes to fill in missing details.
c)
Sarah should be sure to include the essential question at the top of the notes.
d)
Sarah should write possible test questions in the margins of her notes.
25.
You have a friend that suffers from test anxiety who never feels prepared for the test. What advice below will help your friend better prepare for a test?
a)
Listen more in class.
b)
Only study the night before the test.
c)
Review only what you think is important.
d)
Use your Cornell notes to study a bit each day.
26.
Which WICOR strategy encourages students to record their thinking, like when taking notes?
a)
Writing
b)
Collaboration
c)
Organization
d)
Reading
27.
The guidance counselor was talking about college credits in your AVID class. What did she mean by college credits?
a)
She was talking about a credit card for college students.
b)
She was talking about students getting scholarship discounts.
c)
She was talking about students who have good credit can go to college.
d)
She was talking about the number of units needed to earn a bachelor’s degree.
28.
Why is it important to have completed community service before applying for college scholarships?
a)
Community service guarantees you a college scholarship.
b)
Community service is a national requirement to graduate high school.
c)
Most college scholarships require a résumé that includes community service hours.
d)
Colleges that require community service for admissions allow students to work on campus.
29.
A 9th grade AVID student has a long-range goal of being accepted into a four year college. Which short-range goal below correlates to the student's long-range goal and is a good first step in achieving this goal?
a)
The student should review the schools he/she is interested in and apply early.
b)
The student should make travel plans to visit apartments and dorms around the college.
c)
The student should apply to be an AVID Tutor upon graduation so he/she can give back.
d)
The student should work hard to make good grades, maintain a high GPA, and stay organized.
30.
What type of questions should you create for a guest speaker?
a)
lower level questions
b)
questions that generate opinions
c)
questions that generate yes and no responses
d)
questions that help students learn about college and careers
31.
AVID students are often asked to set goals. When setting a new goal, what should be the very first thing you do?
a)
identify an area in need of improvement to be the topic of your goal
b)
identify barriers to the new goal and propose solutions
c)
only set short term goals so you can accomplish it quickly
d)
set the time it will take to achieve the new goal and action steps
32.
Which WICOR strategy encourages students to work together, like during group projects?
a)
Writing
b)
Inquiry
c)
Collaboration
d)
Reading
33.
What does the acronym G.P.A. stand for when referring to the goal setting process?
a)
Goal, plan, action
b)
Get ready, pay attention, actively engage
c)
Goal, process, activity
d)
Grade, point, average
34.
Your AVID class is preparing for a guest speaker from a college admission's office. What would be the most appropriate question to ask the speaker?
a)
What is the most popular major on campus?
b)
Is there enough housing on campus for all students?
c)
What is the minimum GPA required for acceptance to your college?
d)
Do you feel it is better to take more math or science classes in the first year?
35.
What does AVID Stand for
a)
Advancement Via Individual Determination
b)
Awesome View-Points Intentional Drive
c)
Articulate Values Inspiration Devotion
d)
Academics Vision Improvement Development
36.
What is a component of a 60-Second Speech? There are several correct answers to choose from.
a)
Introducing your POC
b)
Explaining what you know and have already done to work through your POC
c)
Presenting your Tutorial Question
d)
Writing down your Initial Question and Steps
37.
What is the first thing the presenter should do?
a)
Give a 30 - 60 second speech about their problem
b)
Ask their group for help
c)
Start solving their problem
d)
Ask their teacher for help
38.
What do the group members do to help the presenter with their problem?
a)
Give the presenter answers
b)
Take out an old quiz
c)
Ask guiding questions
d)
Say nothing
39.
What does the "O" stand for in WICOR?
a)
Onward
b)
Organization
c)
Outgoing
d)
On time
40.
What does the "I" stand for in WICOR?
a)
Inquiry
b)
Intersect
c)
Interprete
d)
Individual
41.
What does the "R" stand for in WICOR?
a)
Ready
b)
Reading
c)
Read only
d)
Read
42.
What does the "C" stand for in WICOR?
a)
Correct
b)
Consternation
c)
Cooperation
d)
Collaboration
43.
What does the "W" stand for in WICOR?
a)
Whining
b)
Winning
c)
Writing
d)
Wishing
44.
What are AVID Tutorials?
a)
Sessions to help you think critically about problems
b)
Things you do to learn how to write
c)
Workshops to learn about current events
d)
Group work for missing homework
45.
What is WICOR?
a)
An AVID framework for instruction
b)
The name of a space shuttle
c)
I really don't know
d)
What AVID calls the tutorials process
46.
How does AVID help you?
a)
It helps me stay organized and supports me in class
b)
It doesn't really
c)
It gets me into college
d)
It teaches me how to write & stuff
47.
What is the goal of AVID?
a)
To help me find success in school so I can go to college
b)
To fill my schedule
c)
To teach me how to manage time
d)
There is no goal that I'm aware of
48.
What does AVID stand for?
a)
Advancement Via Individual Determination
b)
Advancement Very Interesting Dedication
c)
Agree Validate Interest Dedication
d)
Advancement Via Intellectual Decisions
49.
What is a TRF?
a)
Tutorial Request Form
b)
Tutorial Reading Format
c)
Teacher Reminder Form
d)
That Required Form
50.
AVID Mission
a)
Close the achievement gap by preparing all students for college and career readiness and success in a global society
b)
A) helping the students to collaborate with each other, B) encouraging all students to be engaged, and C) evaluating the participation of students.
c)
2' + 3 ring binder, tab dividers for each subject, zipper pouch, pens, pencils, erasers, highlighters, loose leaf paper, and Pride Book
d)
An agreement between students to keep each other informed of class assignments, be reliable, take good notes, and pick-up handouts when absent.
51.
What is the purpose of collaborative learning?
a)
To bring students together to take responsibility for their own learning.
b)
Group members take these during Tutorials; POC, Tutorial notes, and Steps/Process
c)
is to have a destination for the distant future; it helps students visualize where they want to go and prioritize what actions will lead them there.
d)
Level 1: lowest level-gathering information; Level 2: middle level-processing information; Level 3: highest level-applying information.
52.
What is the primary purpose of AVID tutorials?
a)
To complete homework assignments
b)
To encourage critical thinking and problem-solving
c)
To socialize with classmates
d)
To prepare for sports events
53.
Which of the following is a key component of the AVID program?
a)
Weekly sports competitions
b)
Daily quizzes
c)
Organizational skills development
d)
Art and music classes
54.
How can AVID students effectively use their notes during tutorials?
a)
By memorizing them word for word
b)
By using them to ask clarifying questions
c)
By discarding them after class
d)
By sharing them with students from other schools
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