Study groups are a great way to get to know your classmates better while working through difficult material. Here are some tips to help you set up a great study group!

1. 5 Tips for
Successful
Study Groups
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2. 1
Arrange a regular
meeting time before
or after the lecture or
tutorial when it is
easier for everyone to
get together.

3. 2
Selectaplacethat
encourageswork
ratherthan
socialisation.

4. 3
Make sure you have a
specific task in mind when
you meet. For example,
questions about the last
lecture or tutorial session,
a critique of readings,
brainstorming and
discussing essay questions,
practising exam questions,
or completing tutorial
assignments.

5. 4
Useactivelearningtasks
soyouareworking
togetheronDOING
somethingwiththe
studymaterial, notjust
re-readingit. For
example, summarisea
readingtoyourstudy
group.

6. 5
Helpeachotherwith
bothmotivationand
contentthenreward
yourhardworkwith
someextrasocial
activities(e.g. goingout
forpizzatogetherwhen
theday’stasksare
done).

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