Group based test prep
Also known as: study groups, study group meetings, study buddies
Group study can be an effective way for students to consolidate their learning, especially in later years. Providing students with the opportunity to practice group study will help them maintain good study habits. Divide students into groups of equal size and assign each member a different topic to revise and present to their group in the following lesson. Setting aside regular time in lessons for these group revision sessions will help reinforce that this is an important part of the learning process.
ICT templates
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| Office 365 | Google G Suite |
|---|---|
| Word – Study group meeting (new window) | Docs – Study group meeting (new window) |
How to use with ICT
Many of the benefits of group study appear to be connected to face-to-face communication. Platforms like Google Classroom and Microsoft Teams can be used for group organisation. Google Docs, OneNote or any other collaborative document system allow notes from the session to be easily shared afterwards. Provide students with templates to guide their preparation early on but by the end of the year they should have their own strategies for running their sessions.
Single computer
If setting aside some time each week for study group meetings, set one day to be the meeting day and schedule each group in for time with the device so that they can take notes and share them with their group.
ICT tools
External resources
| Title | Link | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Using study groups by Education Corner | Using study groups (new window) | Some tips and strategies for using study groups effectively. |
| Three keys to having an effective study group by StudyRight | Three keys to having an effective study group (new window) | A guide on ensuring that study group time is spent well. |
| How to organise a high school study session by Kate Sundquist | How to organise a high school study session (new window) | Advice on setting up a study group from CollegeVine. |
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