FYSCI – January 2010

Faculty of Science

First Year Science TERM TWO Action Plan

GOAL / Possible Obstacles / Possible Solutions and Resources / Action Plan / WHEN?Dates:
WHAT do I want to accomplish? / FIRST STEP:
HOWto get there:
WHOam I going to involve?
Evaluation: How is my action plan working? / WHEN

My Peer Academic Coach:

Name Email:

Academic Success Checklist:

The following is a list of statements that show habits of successful students. Please read each statement and tick the box that most closely reflects your performance of each task.

  • A - “Accomplished”. This means that you are successful in doing this.
  • I - “In progress”. This means you are trying to do this, but with some difficulty.
  • C - “Challenging for me”. This means that you are not able to do this, but will continue to work at it.

Critical Thinking

A I C

_____ I have identified the concepts in each course that are difficult or problematic for me, ones for which I will seek clarification or help.

_____ I have visited the website to check out all resources available to help me be academically successful.

_____ I have visited my professor/TA during office hours.

_____ I have discussed course content with my peers.

_____ I refer back to my course outlines throughout the term.

Note Taking

A I C

_____ I have exchanged e-mail addresses with 2 people in each of my courses so that we can share lecture notes if one of us misses class.

_____ I record only the important points while taking notes in class.

_____ I have developed note taking strategies that work for me for each class.

_____ I review my class notes at least once a week.

Time Management

A I C

_____ I regularly go to class.

_____ I have an agenda/day timer/blackberry.

_____ I have recorded all my mid-term exams, assignments, and due dates in my agenda.

_____ I refrain from surfing the net, e-mailing, and going on Facebook etc. during class or while studying.

_____ I get enough sleep, 6-8 hours a night.

_____ I have healthy eating habits.

Exam Preparation

A I C

_____ I have organized my lecture notes into a binder/folder/duo tang. (Clip it. Don’t slip it!)

_____ I have made chapter summary notes for each course.

_____ I keep up with my reading.

_____ I study regularly so that I do not have to cram.

_____ Each week I make up a few questions that I think may be on an exam. Then, I check with the TA. or my classmates to see if I’m on track.

Now that you have completed both the Action Plan and the Academic Success Checklist, make a copy for yourself so that you can refer to them. Then, submit a hard copy to the Science Advising and Information Office.

UBC Science Academic Action Plan and Success Checklistavailable at

Faculty of Science Continuation Requirements:

Due Date: 4:00 pm - Monday, February 1st , 2010
To: Science Student Information Centre, Chemistry-Physics Building, A150-6221 University Blvd.

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