Week #20 AVID Semester Finals Week

1-25-10

Target: Time management and final preparation. Throughout the next week students will work on finals in their core classes. Studies show that preparation and time management during finals week helps lead to successful tests. Students will have the opportunity to map out a schedule of success for finals week. Every student will fill in a time management map. Through the process students should set aside time for sleep, studying, exercise and most importantly meals. The map should also include study techniques learned in AVID.

1-26-10

Tutorials

Target: This weeks tutorials will focus on questions from final exams. Every student should bring one question that focuses on content and one question that is focused on the differing types of testing strategies. Students should work on developing answers, but also developing a process for solving differing types of questions.

1-27-10

Target: Final Review Day. All students should bring information to study. Every student will be given a study technique for their individual test.

1-28-10

Target: Tutorial evaluation day. Students will evaluate the first semester tutorial process and write about strengths and weakness. As part of the evaluation students should also provide solution.

1-29-10

Target: Guest Speaker (Jeremiah Sataraka)

Week #19 AVID

1-18-10

MLK's Birthday Celebrate

1-19-10

Tutorials

Target: This weeks tutorials will focus on questions from final exams. Every student should bring one question that focuses on content and one question that is focused on the differing types of testing strategies. Students should work on developing answers, but also developing a process for solving differing types of questions.

1-20-10

Test Taking Strategies

Target: Students will review what is expected of them on each of their finals. We will work with the 10 "Test-Taking Tips" and sample questions to help develop test taking tips.

1-21-10

Tutorials

1-22-10

Test Taking Strategies

Target: Students will jigsaw, discuss and review the 10 "Test-Taking Tips" and build flip books as a way to remember the techniques.

Week #18 AVID

1-11-10

Timed Write

Target: Everyone has obstacles or challenges in their life. Whether they are simple challenges or life changing challenges, inherently they always build character. Think of a challenge or obstacle you have overcome in your life. Write an essay in which you explain the process you used to overcome your challenge. Be sure to conclude with what you learned from the experience and how it changed your character.

1-12-10

Tutorials


Target: This week tutorials will focus on questioning. Students almost always look for ways to find answers. Most students are always interested in finding the quickest and easiest solution. This makes them great problem solvers. This week for tutorials we will be looking for a deeper inquiry into our content areas. By looking for questions in the "Hidden Curriculum" students will begin to see that there is value in the search for knowledge.

1-13-10

Target: Students will work in small groups to dissect writing prompts. Through this process students will discover how to manage timed writes and work toward success.

1-14-10

Target: Analysis and Inquiry questions will be presented in small groups where tutors can help students find solutions.

1-15-10

Philosophical Chairs

Target: By choosing a controversial event to read about and then discuss, students will develop an understanding of how to support their opinion.