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 book 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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