Study Group Tips.

Study Group Tips

If you decide to form a study group, you will need to establish some rules or guidelines to keep the group from losing enthusiasm.

• Limit the size of your group to three to six students for best results. Too many voices adds confusion.
• If you have eight or more students who are interested in group study, simply form two groups and mix the membership from time to time. This will avoid hurt feelings and avoid having a stronger and weaker group.
• Don't feel you have to limit yourself to study only with your friends. Pick smart people who do homework if your goal is to improve your grades.
• Establish a regular meeting place and time and encourage each other.
• Give your group a name. This will give the group a stronger identity and encourage participation.
• At your first meeting, encourage each member to talk about his/her strengths that will help the group.
• Take turns acting as group moderator, to keep the conversation on topic. The moderator should speak up if the conversation drifts too far from assignments.
• Predict test questions and quiz each other.
• Create a code word or prize for good ideas. Everyone likes to receive a pat on the back. Come up with a special word or small reward to congratulate group members when they come up with a "zinger."
• Come up with a friendly word for members who are slacking off. Use it as a warning to encourage them to pull their weigh