AVID Tutorials

TRF

Tutorial Request Form: the work you do before participating in tutorials

tutorial

a small group of students talk about a subject

key terms

words in the text that are important and help you understand the main idea of what you are reading

reflection

looking back and thinking about what you did, what went well , and what was difficult

meaningful

serious or important

resources

something that can be used to fulfill a need

challenging

something that is difficult to do or understand

inquiry

the act of seeking information by questioning

point of confusion

the point in your review where you are unable to continue; where you are stuck

academic vocabulary

the vocabulary needed to understand the concepts of school

critical thinking

thinking reflectively and productively and evaluating the evidence

illustrate

to make a clear point by using examples

discussion

to talk about something with a person or group of people

collaborate

to work and discuss with one or more people

definition

explaining what something means in your own words