The Power of Study Group
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 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 the teacher’s questions. Include someone who
understand 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 meeting 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 ensure
that everyone attends.
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