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Benefits of Joining Study Group

Joining a study group provides several benefits: it allows students to improve their notes by comparing with others, share unique talents and insights, and receive support from fellow students. Working as a group makes it possible to cover more material than individually, with members researching topics and reporting back. Studying in a group also makes the learning process more fun and engaging compared to alone.

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Benefits of Joining Study Group

Joining a study group provides several benefits: it allows students to improve their notes by comparing with others, share unique talents and insights, and receive support from fellow students. Working as a group makes it possible to cover more material than individually, with members researching topics and reporting back. Studying in a group also makes the learning process more fun and engaging compared to alone.

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Benefits of Joining Study Group

The following are the greatest benefits of joining a study group.

Improve your notes

Study groups provide an excellent means for students to compare class lecture notes. Comparing
notes allows students to fill in any information or important concepts they may have misseed during
lecture.

Sharing talents

Since everyone has individual talents and unique insights, group members can learn from each other.
Study groups provides students an opportunity to benefit from the talents and knowledge of the other
group members.

Support system

School can be very stressful stressful, so it is advantageous to seek support from people in similar
situations that can provide you support. Joining or forming a study group is a great way to give and
receive motivation and support from fellow students and group members. And if you become sick or are
unable to attend class, you can get notes from members of your study group.

Cover more material

Working in groups makes it possible to focus on more concepts since multiple people can review more
material than just one. Many groups decide to assign topics to individual group members to research
and study and then provide a summary for the group. This strategy allows students to learn a lot more,
in a lot shorter time, than if they were to study each topic on their own.

It makes learning fun!

Studying with a group is a great way to liven up your study sessions. It can be very monotonous and
draining to spend long hours alone in the library. Joining a study group and studying in a group
environment makes learning much more fulfilling and enjoyable.
Developing an Effective Study Group

The following are recommendations for forming effective study groups.

How many

It's recommended to keep study groups between 4 to 6 people. People often socialize too much and
cannot cover as much material in smaller groups. In bigger groups, some group members do not
contribute as much and organization can be a problem. With 4 to 6 people in your group you'll minimize
socialization and maximize individual contribution.

Who

The most effective study is completed in study groups comprised of members with the common goal
of earning good grades. Students dedicated to succeeding in school usually complete assigned reading,
take extensive notes, and clear up confusion by asking questions and contributing to the group.
Depending on the subject matter, sometimes it's advantageous to select group members with unique
talents or knowledge.

Where

It is best to study in environments without distractions and areas where group members can
communicate freely. Most college libraries contain group study rooms. Studying out in the open can
work, if your group isn't going to become a distraction to others.

How long

It is best not to study more than 2 to 3 hours at a time when studying in a group. During long sessions,
group members tend to socialize more and do not study as productively. However, study sessions under
an hour tend to be rushed and unproductive since only a few subjects can be discussed.

When

If you plan to meet regularly with a study group, organize sessions at the same location and time. This
way, individual members can have time to properly prepare prior to meeting with the group. Having
your study group at the same time each week allows students to fit it into their permanent schedule at
time when they're going to be available the entire year.
Maximizing the Value of Study Group Sessions

The following are strategies for maximizing the effectiveness of time spent studying in groups:

Create clear objectives and goals

Prior to each session, group members should discuss what they hope to achieve, so the session is
productive and stays on track.

Be prepared

Group study can be very ineffective if individual members come unprepared for sessions. Each
member of the study group should review lecture notes, complete select readings from the textbook,
and identify specific subjects to study.

Ensure participation

Every member of a study group should actively participate. A great way for each member to
contribute is to assign specific topics and have each member instruct the group. Teaching is a great way
for individuals to retain information.

Stay focused

Before each session, someone should be assigned to manage it. The person charged for leading a
session must ensure it is productive, stays on track and all necessary material is covered. The person
responsible for managing the session should also schedule breaks to avoid getting burned out.

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