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 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 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 or 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 study session as you would other activities helps you to
keep to a schedule and ensures that everyone attends
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