The Power of Study Groups
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Part 3
The Power of Study Groups Part 3
Here are some
guidelines for creating and running a study group: How many? Create a group of
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 session
as you would other activities helps you to keep to a schedule and ensures that
everyone attends.
CHOOSE THE RIGHT!!!
