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 of 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 the teacher’s questions. Include someone
who understands the material better than you 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 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 to three hours at a time. 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 sessions as you would other activities helps you
to keep to a schedule and ensures that everyone attends.
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