AVID, College, and Careers Trivia

What does AVID stand for?

• Advancement Via Independent Development

• Advancement Via Individual Determination

• Achievement Via Individual Development

• Achievement Via Individual Determination

Answer explanation

Want to know more about AVID in CSISD watch our video at the following link: https://tinyurl.com/AVIDinCSISD

What is financial aid?

• Free tuition for all students

• Money provided to help students pay for college

• A type of exam for scholarships

• A financial literacy course

Which job might require a uniform?

• Doctor

• Pilot

• Mechanic

• All of them

AVID promotes which study skill?

• Highlighting textbooks

• Taking focused notes

• Reading summaries

• None of these

What is a major?

• Your main field of study in college

• The number of classes you take per semester

• A professor's title

• Your final grade in a college class

What is a mentor?

• A coworker

• A supervisor

• Some who gives career advice

• Someone who works with cement

What is NOT a focus of AVID?

• Writing Skills

• Note-taking

• Sports training

• Organizational Skills

What is a prerequisite?

• A course you must take before another course

• A type of scholarship

• An entrance exam for college

• A college assignment

What is the purpose of a job shadow?

• To help someone with their job

• To observe someone in their role

• To start training for a job

• What you see on the ground while you are at work when the sun is out

What grade(s) is the AVID Elective offered in CSISD?

• Elementary (K-4)

• Intermediate (5-6)

• Middle School (7-8) & High School (9-12)

• All of them

Answer explanation

The AVID Elective is available in Middle and High School, 7th through 12th grade. Want to know more about AVID watch our video at the following link: https://tinyurl.com/AVIDinCSISD