Tutorials are a MAJOR part of the AVID class. Tutorials are more than just a classroom activity/assignment; they are designed to help you understand the problem-solving process that can be applied to anything in life. Tutorials are student-led with you, your classmates, and an AVID tutor all working in small groups to ask questions and facilitate working through the confusing questions in your classes.

Key Things to Note About Tutorials:

1. 40% of your time in AVID will be spent in tutorial groups OR doing tutorial-related work (pre-work, reflecting, debriefing, etc.)

2. Tutorials will be done twice a week.

3. A new Tutorial Request form (also known as a TRF) is due each week, even if your teachers have not taught you anything new.

4. Groups are made up of 5-7 people and may change based on the goal of the session.

5. Tutorials will be taken up for multiple grades (including summative/test grades) so participate and do your best!

The Tutorial Request Form (TRF)

As a new AVID student, you will hear the term "TRF" a lot. That is because this is a form you will fill out prior to every tutorial session and will be used to guide the presenter through their critical thinking process. TRFs can look a little scary, however with a little practice, you will get this process down pretty quickly.

Check out the video below where it is explained how to use the TRF document and an "example" of how to fill one out!

10 Step Tutorial Process

Remember, the tutorials process are a collaborative process and require your participation, reflection, and growth. This is NOT something that you just turn in for a grade. Want to know more about how the process works? Check out the 10 steps below!