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 larger 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 teacher’s
questions. Include someone who understands the material better than you do and
can explain the concepts and someone who doesn’t understand it as well, to whom
you can explain the material.
Where? Hold study
group sessions in place that is free of distractions and that has room to
spread out books and notes. How long? Meet for no more than two to three hours
at a tie. Having a time limit helps the group focus. If you know you only have
an hour, you’re more likely to stay on task.
When? Try to
meet regularly, on the same day and time each week. Treating the study session
as you would other activities helps you to keep to a schedule and ensures that
everyone attends.
Choose the Right!!
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