Start a Study Group

  start a study group:
study groups don't just happen. Here is what you should do to get a study group started:

• Get to know classmates by talking to them before class,during breaks,and after class. when selecting a classmate to join your study group, you should be able to answer YES for each of the following questions:
• is this classmate motivated to do well?
• Does the classmate understand the subject matter?
• is this classmate dependable?
• would this classmate be tolerant of the ideas of others?
• would you like to work with this classmate?

 invite enough of these classmates to work with you in a study group until you have formed a group of three to five. A larger group may allow some members to avoid responsibility,may lead to cliques, and may make group management more of an issue than learning.

Frequency is important:
Decide how often and for how long you will meet . Meeting two or three times a week are probably best. if you plan a long study session,make sure you include time for breaks. A study session of about 60 to 90 minutes is usually best.

Place:
Decide where you will meet. select a meeting place that is available and is free from distractions. An empty classroom or a group study room in the library is a nice place.

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