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February 5th: (VC Recording)
Upward Bound Math & Science Center
presents
– Introduction
– February ICCP Update / Part A
– Study Skills 101 / Class Helps
– English Instruction / ICCP Part B
– Math Instruction (ACT Focused)
– Program Announcements
– Closing
Today’s Program Agenda
Remember to get more information from the UBMS Blog: http://utaubms2.wordpress.com
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Introduction
Watch the entire session • Get a copy of the slides and other info: email/blog
• Take notes & Write down questions
• VC Feedback Form – return by February 26th
Upcoming Tests • ACT testing, February 6th (Practice by going to
http://www.actstudent.org)
• SAT testing, March 5th –New!(Practice by going to https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat/practice)
February ICCP Deadline: February 26th
– Sophomore Activities
• A: How to Get Good Grades Handout II
• A (TS/UB): Math & Science Skill Activity
• B: Improve your Reading (some information covered today)
• B (TS/UB): How well do you know your body?
– Junior Activities
• A: Interview a Math & Science Professional
• B: Career Assessment
• B (TS/UB): Secret Life of Scientists & Engineers
– Senior Activities
• A: Deciding / Thinking About Your Major
• A (TS/UB): Scientists who changed the world
• B: Reading and Writing Workshop (some info. covered today)
• B (TS/UB): Secret Life of scientists & Engineers
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February ICCP Part A / Review
Take advantage of these opportunities:
- Interview a Math / Science Professional Explore careers (Juniors)
- Deciding and Choosing a Major Explore majors (Seniors)
- How to get Good Grades II Takes time and effort. Working hard to get good grade is definitely worth it.
Think about these things to help: How organized are you?
How well do you manage your time?
How well do you participate in class (note taking, discussions, listening effectively, etc.)?
How well do you prepare and complete work?
Study Skills/ Doing well…
Shriya Singhania
Schedule Your Time https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/get-started/inside-the-classroom/8-ways-to-take-control-of-your-time
Other links:
- Test Taking Tips: http://www.actstudent.org/testprep/tips/
- ACT/SAT Tips: https://utaubms2.wordpress.com/students-and-the-classroom-2/staar-test-tips/
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English Instruction
Mr. Richard Raleigh
• Improving Your Reading • Reading and Writing Workshop
• Review problems/tips to help
ACT English / Writing / Helps
• ACT Test Prep, here: http://www.actstudent.org/sampletest/
– Passage Questions :
– Essay Prompts : Poor Writing Good Writing
– Building Writing Skills
• Question of the Day – SAT | http://sat.collegeboard.org/practice/sat-question-of-the-day
– Sample Question: Improving Sentences
– ACT | http://www.act.org/qotd/
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Math Instruction (STAAR / ACT Focus)
Sharan Raghu
- Let’s Practice
Math / Practice / Helps
• New SAT (Begins March 5th) – Information:
• https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat?navid=gh-sat
– Practice:
• https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat/practice
• MATH PRACTICE
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Brain Teasers / Riddles
• Guess the next three letters in the series.
G T N T L ? ? ?
• Number 8,549,176,320 is a unique number.
Tell us what is so special about it?
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National TRiO Day!!!
How you can participate: • February 27th Wear Your T-Shirt
• TRiO Celebrations in your area – Join!
• Share your experiences about the program on Social Media
Like us on Facebook @ ‘UTA UBMS’
Comments: #UTATRiO | Be our friend
Follow us on Twitter @ ‘TRiOworks’
Tweet: #UTATRiO | Follow us
UBMS Program Updates
2016 Financial Aid Forum, available online – See email /blog
ICCP Activities : February ICCP due Feb 26th
Online Tutoring : February 18th
– Join us online for help in your studies
Probation / Termination Letters: – Respond with activities by Feb 26th. Its critical for some!
2016 Summer Intent Form, due February 19th (don’t delay)
2016 Bridge Application (Srs), Final Deadline Mar 1st
National TRiO Day Celebration, Feb 27th (t-shirt / social media) flyer
Seniors: Admission / Scholarship Reminders – Apply for scholarships-email (Mr. Zapata) & UBMS Blog
– Google searching
– Use Admission Checklist for help and timelines
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The University of Texas at Arlington Upward Bound Math & Science Center P. O. Box 19356, Arlington, Texas 76019
Tel. (817) 272 2636 or (800) 860-3592 | Email. [email protected]
Final Reminders
• Next Recorded VC – March 5th - For non-talent search / UB participants only
• Next Live VC – Saturday, April 9th (All)
• Return feedback form to get credit by Feb 26th .
• Let us know also how you like this way of sharing information with you as well.
We wish you the best on your tests.