The Power of Study Groups
Part 3
Guidelines for
Getting a Group Together
Here are some guidelines
for creating and running a study group:
How many? Create
a group for four to six people. In a large group, it’s easy for someone to get
left out and smaller groups can too easily get off track.
Who? Pick classmates
who seem to share your interest in doing well academically. Look for people who
stay alert in class, take notes, ask questions and respond to their teacher’s
questions. Include someone who understands the material better than you and can
explain the concepts to someone who doesn’t understand it as well, to whom you
can explain the material.
Where? Hold study
group sessions in a place that is free of distractions and that has room to
spread out books and notes.
How long? Meet for
no more than two or three hours at a time. Having a time limit helps the group
focus. If you know you only have an hour, you’re most likely to stay on task.
When? Try to
meet regularly, on the same day and time each week. Treating the study sessions
as you would other activities helps you to keep a schedule and ensures that
everyone attends.
Choose the
Right!!
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