Tutorials and Organization

AVID's mission is to close the achievement gap by preparing all students for career and college readiness and success in a global society.

APPLICATIONS for 2026-2027 found HERE (Due February 20)

The Tutorial Process

Every Tuesday and Thursday, AVID students participate in the Tutorial Process. Students go through 10 steps to identify areas that they need to improve in their academic classes, and get into groups to answer questions they have about other classes.

Students complete a Tutorial Request Form (TRF) in order to be placed into a group by the same topic/class.

What is the purpose of the TRF pre-work?

The pre-work section (specifically referred to as the "TRF") asks students to apply many important academic skills:

identifying a topic/question about material from class
identifying and defining academic vocabulary
expressing information visually
attempting to solve independently
checking in on class progress
completing work independently
completing work on a regularschedule
following directions
completing work on a deadline

What is the purpose of the Tutorial group work?

The actual group work of the Tutorial itself has students apply skills both as presenter and group member:

writing clearly for others to read
summarizing a problem
asking questions
responding to questions
researching the answer to a problem
clarifying information
taking notes

What is the purpose of the reflection?

After the Tutorial has ended, students complete a reflection about the specific day's work. The following skills are essential for success:

summarizing learning targets and information from the day
utilizing specific examples
examining a presenter's role in the Tutorial
examining a group member's role
identifying areas of improvement
connecting learning to other classes and the future

Scan Feb 13, 2023.pdf

10 Steps to Tutorial

The Tutorial process includes 10 steps, from identifying something that gave them trouble, to finding notes and information about the topic. Once students have found what is giving them trouble, they fill out a TRF in order to be placed in Tutorial groups by the Peer Tutors.

The TRF

The Tutorial Request Form (or TRF) is a step-by-step form that helps students find information about what is giving them trouble. It sets up the necessary vocabulary and steps to explain their question to the other members of their Tutorial group.

Tutorials in Groups

Every Tuesday and Thursday, students get into groups based on the subject they have questions about. Students present their questions to the group, and the group asks questions, using the Socratic Method to lead students to a deeper understanding of the academic areas that challenge them.

What is WICOR?

The AVID curriculum uses these skills to prepare students for college and careers after high school:

Writing: Students in AVID use reflective writing practices to both increase communication skills and also to practice metacognition.
Inquiry: Every Tuesday and Thursday, students engage in the Tutorial process where they work out questions for review in their academic classes.
Collaboration: Students in AVID are expected to work together. they complete group projects, work together in Tutorial groups, and participate in class discussions through the Socratic Seminar and Philosophical Chairs formats.
Organization: AVID students are expected to gather their work for all classes in their binder. Students use the binder organization process to keep track of all their work in their classes as well as creating Focused Notes using the Cornell method.
Reading: Students practice the fundamental reading skills necessary for college readiness.

The AVID Binder

Students are expected to keep at least one large, 3-inch binder to organize all the paper handouts for their classes (they may use smaller binders for individual classes only if the teacher for that class requires a smaller binder).

The binder should contain:

A pencil pouch with class materials such as pens, pencils, and highlighters
A small planner with information about every class from every day
A section for each class where handouts, syllabi, worksheets, notes, and other papers for classes are to be kept organized
Cornell-style notes (or added questions and summaries on existing notes from each class)
Learning logs where students keep track of what they are learning throughout the week

Page updated

Report abuse