WorksheetsAVID 1st semester exam
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 3hrs 58mins
What does AVID stand for?
Advanced Visions in Dreams
Answers Via Independent Determination
Advancement Via Independent Determination
Advancement Via Individual Determination
A TRF is
a tutorial request form
a tutoring referral form
a ticket response form
a teaching request form
What’s the most significant difference between a TRF and a tutorial?
The frequency: A TRF is done once a week and a tutorial is done twice a week.
The sequence: A TRF is done before a tutorial as the necessary pre-work so that the tutorial can be successful.
The amount of inquiry: A TRF requires more inquiry than a tutorial.
The amount of collaboration: A TRF requires collaboration with others, while a tutorial does not.
Which of the following help an AVID student with organization?
The student agenda
The “Big Binder”
both a and b
none of the above
What is the most important reason for a student to have Focused Notes with them, and not left in a binder in a classroom?
because the notes need to be revised at home, and studied later as a learning tool
so the AVID teacher can make sure that the students are taking notes
so the notes can be used by a friend
It’s actually not that important; it’s fine if the notes are left behind in a classroom
The purpose of numbering paragraphs in the Critical Reading Process is to:
Make the passage longer
Help track ideas and cite evidence
Replace taking notes
Identify the author’s purpose only
Which of the following is not part of the AVID Critical Reading Process?
Mark the text
Summarize the text
Write questions
Skip vocabulary
What does GPA stand for?
Great Parents Advising
Grade Perfect Average
Grade Point Average
Grand Point Actions
Which of the following grades from a report card would result in a 3.0 GPA?
C, D, F, A, B, B, B
A, A, A, B, B, B, B
A, B, C, A, B, B, B
C, B, A, C, B, A, B
“Marking the Text” primarily includes:
Highlighting everything
Underlining key ideas, circling vocabulary, and annotating
Writing a summary before reading
Reading the text silently twice
Coding the text using symbols (such as ?, !, or *) helps students:
Ignore confusing parts
Create artistic designs
Label important, surprising, or confusing ideas
Replace annotations
Which of the following is part of Step 3: Connecting Thinking?
Highlighting everything
Chunking notes and adding higher-level questions
Writing a summary
Copying text word-for-word
The main purpose of Focused Note-Taking is to help students:
Memorize information only
Process, think about, and understand content
Avoid studying
Write long notes
Which of the following is a Level 1 question in Costa’s Level of Thinking?
“What is the definition of photosynthesis?”
“How does sunlight affect photosynthesis?
“Why is photosynthesis essential for life?”
“Evaluate the importance of plant cells.”
Level 2 questions in Costa’s Level of Thinking usually require students to:
Memorize facts
Analyze or compare information
Make a judgment or defend an argument
Copy information from a text
Which question is an example of a Level 3 Costa’s question?
List the steps of the water cycle.
Compare evaporation and condensation.
Predict how climate change could affect the water cycle.
Identify the definition of precipitation.
Which item is required for an AVID-approved binder?
A stack of sticky notes kept separately
Loose papers
Divider tabs for each subject
A spiral notebook for every class
If a student submits a binder with loose papers instead of organizing them in sections, the binder would most likely:
Receive extra credit
Be considered perfect
Be marked down
Get no feedback
A student creates a question that asks, “Should schools require uniforms? Defend your answer.” According to Costa’s Level of Thinking, what level is this?
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Level 4
Costa’s Levels help students primarily with:
Writing higher-level questions
Writing higher-level questions and increasing thinking depth
Increasing thinking depth
Writing and asking higher-level questions and increasing thinking depth
What might happen if you forget to use your planner regularly?
You will complete all assignments early
Greater chance of forgetting important tasks
Your classes will become easier
You will stay more organized
Using a planner to keep track of assignments and due dates helps students improve:
Time-management skills
Organizational skills
Memory skills
Procrastination habits
True or False. All group members must present during the tutorial to receive full credit for the day.
True
False
True or False. The tutorial group should decide together who presents first, based on need.
True
False
True or False. The purpose of the reflection step in focused note taking is to think about how the learning applies to future situations.
True
False
True or False. When a student is presenting in tutorials, the others need to take notes on the presentation.
True
False
True or False. It’s more important to go quickly in tutorials and make sure everyone has a turn to present than it is to go slowly and make sure the presenter learns the information.
True
False
True or False. In tutorials, students use inquiry by asking questions to help the presenter figure out the problem.
True
False
True or False. Students should use resources, like textbooks and Focused Notes, to prepare for the tutorial and use during the tutorial.
True
False
True or False. If a presenter is struggling in tutorials, another group member can go to the whiteboard to show them how to solve the problem.
True
False
Tutorials will take place once a week in the AVID classroom.
True
False
True or False. Asking questions of the text while reading is part of the Critical Reading Process.
True
False
True or False. Binder checks help build responsibility and academic habits.
True
False
True or False. Level 1 questions ask you to recall or define information.
True
False
Refer to the Cornell Notes diagram. Match each section (A-E) with its correct function.
A - (a)
B - (b)
C - (c)
D - (d)
E - (e)
Which of the following is a benefit of regularly reviewing your Focused Notes?
Immediate increase in grades without studying
Ability to skip class discussions
Less time spent on homework
Improved long-term retention of information
True or False. During tutorials, students should ask clarifying questions to help the presenter think critically about their problem.
True
False
Which of the following is a key benefit of participating in AVID tutorials?
Skipping class discussions
Completing homework faster
Developing critical thinking and collaboration skills
Learning only from textbooks
True or False. Focused Note-Taking helps students organize information and deepen their understanding of the material.
False
True
Which of the following actions best supports effective group collaboration during a tutorial?
Encouraging all members to ask questions and share ideas
Allowing only one student to speak
Focusing only on individual work
Ignoring the presenter's problem
