*Meets together regularly once a week; additional review sessions may be scheduled before an exam
*Discusses concepts, confusions, and insights into course material
*Determines its own pace and the material that will be covered
*Helps students organize their thoughts, test their understanding, and learn how to approach material
Students say:
“[I had an] alternate resource if I couldn't make office hours.”
“[I] got my questions answered from a new point of view in a relaxed, convenient environment.”
“[I] learned how others solved problems.”
“My study group leader clarified a lot of the information we learned in class, making it more understandable.”
“I was able to get other examples for material that I didn't understand.”
“[I spent time] listening to other people's questions (and sometimes being able to explain things to them myself).”
“[It] gave me an incentive to study and come prepared for study group.”
“I was able to ask my questions on a weekly basis.”
“[I learned about] thinking critically.”
*Review class notes and assigned reading
*Attempt the current problem set
*Jot down questions or concepts that are unclear to you
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