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WELCOME…WE ARE GLAD YOU ARE HERE!!!

WELCOME…WE ARE GLAD YOU ARE HERE!!!. Information for Note Card Major Ethnicity Institution(s) of Higher Education Attended Career Goals (1 through 3) Who or What Inspired You to Pursue STEM Email address. Overview of Day. Introduction History of Academic Boot Camp

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WELCOME…WE ARE GLAD YOU ARE HERE!!!

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  1. WELCOME…WE ARE GLAD YOU ARE HERE!!! Information for Note Card Major Ethnicity Institution(s) of Higher Education Attended Career Goals (1 through 3) Who or What Inspired You to Pursue STEM Email address T.P. Scott, Ph.D., TAMU, October 2013

  2. Overview of Day • Introduction • History of Academic Boot Camp • Drs. Scott & Walton; Ms. Bentz and Ms. Thigpin • Session Layout • Student Panel (Marycela B., Analee M., David T.) • Researched Best Practices • Group Work T.P. Scott, Ph.D., TAMU, October 2013

  3. Student Panel Discussion Grade Goals & Time Management • Marycela B. – Microbiology, 2012 • Analee M. - Microbiology, 2012 • David T. – Biomedical Engineering, 2013 T.P. Scott, Ph.D., TAMU, October 2013

  4. Academic Success Boot Camp Session I1. Grade Goals2. Time Management Weekly Semester T.P. Scott, Ph.D., TAMU, October 2013

  5. The “secret” to success is… • Commitment • Investment of Time • Hard Work • Balance • Utilization of Resources • Sacrifice • Assertive T.P. Scott, Ph.D., TAMU, October 2013

  6. Goals after Graduation • Dental School, Medical School, Veterinary School, Allied Health, etc. • 3.5/3.6 & competitive MCAT, DAT, etc. • Graduate School • 3.0 (emphasis on last 60 hours & competitive GRE • Teaching • 2.75 & pass TExES exam T.P. Scott, Ph.D., TAMU, October 2013

  7. Grade Goals • Multiply # hours registered for by hoped for GPA • Examples: • 15 hours x 4.0 = 60 hours*/week (45 hrs. min.) • 15 hours x 3.5 = 52.5 hours*/week (37.5 hrs.) • 15 hours x 3.0 = 45 hours*/week (30 hrs.) T.P. Scott, Ph.D., TAMU, October 2013

  8. Grade Goals Continued • BIOL 101 (3 hrs) x 4.0 = 12 hours per week • BIOL 101 Lab (1 hr.) x 4.0 = 4 hours per week • CHEM 101 (3 hrs) x 3.0 = 9 hours per week • CHEM 101 L (1 hr.) x 4.0 = 4 hours per week • HIST 101 (3 hrs.) x 4.0 = 12 hours per week • MATH 101 (4 hours) x 3.0 = 12 hours per week ***attending SI’s and tutoring counts towards study hours T.P. Scott, Ph.D., TAMU, October 2013

  9. Typical Study Schedule for Science Course • Monday – read textbook in preparation for tomorrow’s lecture • Tuesday – attend lecture and take excellent notes (use tape recorder, study buddy, etc. if necessary); review notes and fill in holes before the end of the day • Wednesday – read textbook in preparation for tomorrow’s lecture; review Tuesday’s notes • Thursday – attend lecture/take excellent notes and review notes and fill in holes before end of day; review Tuesday’s notes • Friday – review notes • Saturday – review notes; write lab report, read for next lab* T.P. Scott, Ph.D., TAMU, October 2013

  10. Time Management/Study Schedule • Identify all time available for study • Take advantage of breaks between classes, travel time, etc. to study • Keep a planner and note all assignments, tests, quizzes, assignments • Post games, travel and other fixed commitments T.P. Scott, Ph.D., TAMU, October 2013

  11. Time Management/Study Schedule • Write down times you commit to study 6 days per week • Choose times where you are mentally sharp • Remove distractions (cell phone, texting, facebook, certain friends, etc.) • Cannot afford to travel every weekend T.P. Scott, Ph.D., TAMU, October 2013

  12. Team Work Session I1. Establish Grade Goals Grade Distribution Reports Homework Set Weekly Study Schedule Total Study Hours by Course Total Cumulative Study Hours T.P. Scott, Ph.D., TAMU, October 2013

  13. Student Panel Discussion Meaningful Study, Attendance, Engagement & Resources • Marycela B. – Microbiology, 2012 • Analee M. - Microbiology, 2012 • David T. – Biomedical Engineering, 2013 T.P. Scott, Ph.D., TAMU, October 2013

  14. Academic Success Boot Camp Session II1. Structuring Time for Study2. Attending Class 3. Active Engagement 4. Campus Resources T.P. Scott, Ph.D., TAMU, October 2013

  15. Deep Study • Set aside one hour block of undisturbed time • First 5 minutes are to get organized and decide what you want to accomplish • Next 50 minutes are to study intently • Last 5 minutes are for break for food, bathroom, etc. • If setting aside several hours, study different subjects (science, math, history) T.P. Scott, Ph.D., TAMU, October 2013

  16. Forgetfulness • 50% of what is heard in lecture is forgotten in 24 hours without review • 80% of what is heard in lecture is forgotten in two weeks • 95% of what is heard in lecture is forgotten in four weeks Question: In General, how many weeks of lecture are there for an exam? T.P. Scott, Ph.D., TAMU, October 2013

  17. Class Attendance & Notes • The number one factor in student success is attendance • Sit in “T” zone – front row(s) and/or center of class. Avoid back rows. Make eye contact with professor, ask questions, see them after class (put up phone, laptop, iPad) • The number two factor in student success is good lecture notes T.P. Scott, Ph.D., TAMU, October 2013

  18. Lecture Notes • Active listening – completely focused; well rested • Thorough notes – Outline, Cornell, Block • Allow space to fill in holes and make something noticeable where you missed details so that you know you need to get information to make notes complete • Rewrite or retype notes, say them out loud • Review them often T.P. Scott, Ph.D., TAMU, October 2013

  19. Forms of Help • Professor • Supplemental Instructors (SI’s) • Tutors – on campus and private • Graduate Assistants • Study Groups T.P. Scott, Ph.D., TAMU, October 2013

  20. Textbooks • Read no more than 10 pages at a time • If you highlight, be sure that you are highlighting a fraction of the information; if you highlight everything, what is the use • Highlight from left to right, just as you read, and use pastel highlighters (underlining also works well) • Monitor comprehension (end of chapter questions) T.P. Scott, Ph.D., TAMU, October 2013

  21. Team Work Session II1. Learning Style2. Best Individual Times to Study 3. Go over Study Strategies the Mentor used with Success 4. Find out what Campus or Off-Campus Resources were utilized by the Mentor T.P. Scott, Ph.D., TAMU, October 2013

  22. Student Panelists Discuss Preparing for Class and Exams • Marycela B. – Microbiology, 2012 • Analee M. - Microbiology, 2012 • David T. – Biomedical Engineering, 2013 T.P. Scott, Ph.D., TAMU, October 2013

  23. Academic Success Boot Camp Session III1. Syllabi & Tracking Grades 2. Exam Preparation T.P. Scott, Ph.D., TAMU, October 2013

  24. 5 Day Study Plan for Exams • Budget at least 2 hours per day for 5 days prior to exam • Start with oldest material first • Review previous days work each day • Save last day for review and to address areas you continue to struggle with • Active Study Strategies (ICOW – identify, condense, organize, write it out) T.P. Scott, Ph.D., TAMU, October 2013

  25. Example of 5 Day Study Plan • Tuesday Ch. 1 2 hours • Wednesday Ch. 2 2 hours Ch. 1 30 min. • Thursday Ch. 3 1.5 hours Ch. 2 30 min. Ch. 1 15 min. • Friday Ch 4 1 hour Ch. 3 30 min. Ch. 2 15 min. Ch. 1 10 min. • Sunday Ch. 4 30 min. Ch. 3 20 min. Ch. 2 10 min Ch. 1 10 min. Self-test 1 hour T.P. Scott, Ph.D., TAMU, October 2013

  26. Exams • To reduce or eliminate test anxiety, BE PREPARED • Carefully read and follow directions and all items on exam (“except”, “incorrect”, “best”) • Pace yourself • Skip questions you cannot easily answer, but make large mark to draw attention back to this question • Use questions for clues • Recheck your answers T.P. Scott, Ph.D., TAMU, October 2013

  27. Diagnostic After Testing • Use notes when looking at items missed on exam • If you could answer question with your notes, it indicates a study or preparation problem • If you cannot answer the question with your notes, it indicates a problem in the lecture class or keeping up with assigned readings T.P. Scott, Ph.D., TAMU, October 2013

  28. Case Study #1 • Class A 82, 84, 83 • Class B 81, 76, 79 • Class C 74, 85, 77 • Class D 14, 40, 56 Assume standard 10 point scale and final exam worth ¼ of grade. Rate classes in terms of those needing most attention to those needing least. T.P. Scott, Ph.D., TAMU, October 2013

  29. Case Study #2 • If the final exam will contain 25 new questions on chapters not covered on a previous exam (chapters10-12) and 75 questions evenly distributed over chapters 1-9, what would the 5 day study plan look like for this final? T.P. Scott, Ph.D., TAMU, October 2013

  30. Undergraduate Research • What is undergraduate research? • An inquiry or investigation conducted by an undergraduate student that makes an original, intellectual or creative contribution to the discipline. T.P. Scott, Ph.D., TAMU, October 2013

  31. Benefits of UG Research • Mentorship • Gains in skills and knowledge • Increased creativity and critical thinking • Enhanced problem-solving skills • Enhanced communication skills, both oral and written • Enhanced technical skills T.P. Scott, Ph.D., TAMU, October 2013

  32. Benefits of UG Research • Academic/educational outcomes • Higher retention rates • Greater increase in course grades • Higher graduation rates • Professional growth and advancement • Enhanced ability to work collaboratively with others • Stronger relationships with mentors and other professionals • Deeper integration into the culture and profession T.P. Scott, Ph.D., TAMU, January 25, 2013

  33. Benefits of UG Research • Professional growth and advancement (con’t) • Higher rates of acceptance for • Employment • National awards • GRADUATE AND PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL ADMISSION • Personal growth • Increase in critical, analytical and independent thinking skills • Greater self-confidence • Sense of accomplishment T.P. Scott, Ph.D., TAMU, October 2013

  34. UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH is the path to reaching ROCK STAR Status!!! T.P. Scott, Ph.D., TAMU, October 2013

  35. T.P. Scott, Ph.D., TAMU, October 2013

  36. Questions Dr. Tim Scott tim@science.tamu.edu Thank YOU!!! T.P. Scott, Ph.D., TAMU, October 2013

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