Guide To Building A Great Study Team

Together everyone achieves more.
Two heads are better than one and unity is power. How often do you hear these?

If you have achieved any success by a combination of minds then you have a near perfect understanding of why you need to build a great study team.

An African proverb 'If you want to go fast, go alone, if you want to go far, go together' summarizes the reason why you need a team.

What Is A Study Team ?

A union of two or more persons (in this case, students) who pursue similar interests in a particular subject or course with the ultimate goal being, helping each member improve.
This post on Cambridge Assessment explains the concept of learning without teachers.

A great example of a team goal could be getting a better understanding of physics, improving your vocabulary, getting better at mathematics or improving public speaking skills.

(Together Everyone In The Team Can Achieve More)

If you're still hesitant, here are some hard to resist benefits you get by building a study team.

-Further Understanding Of A Course And Improved Research Work

Your chances of understanding a course are improved by working with a team of people who are in the same race as you.

When the students in a study team collate ideas ,they will get wider knowledge of a lesson or course.

Research work is also promoted as each student will be more eager to get answers to enable him make a contribution when the lesson will be studied as a team.

-Discipline And Self-control

By virtue of the class being held by only students,there is a chance for the students to build self-control and discipline.
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Students in the team learn to play by the rules or get ex-communicated by the team.

-Development Of Leadership Skill 

Qualities pertinent to leadership such as team spirit and humbleness can be acquired from a study team.

How?

Everyday study is done under the guidance of a member of the study team (probably you or someone else).
The study guide thus can get first hand experience of what it means to carry people along.

That is what leaders do!

-Build High Self-esteem and Eliminate Inferiority 

A student who feels shy to speak in public, can easily learn to do that by continuous participation in the activities of the team
The individual also begins to feel important because of his contributions to the team, thereby eliminating inferiority.

Some other benefits of a study team.

• It helps to build positive relationship among scholars.
• It encourages you to study more,thereby reducing examination malpractice.
• It helps you make better use of their time .Yes! Rather than whirl it away.

Now, you know what you have been missing by not belonging to or building a great study team.

Here's how to go about it.

How To Build Your Own Study Team

1.Choose Your Team Mates

Finding a group of students in the same field of study as you, who would buy your idea and form a study team can be really challenging.

Here are some traits to watch out for in potential study team mates.

Interest 

This is what really determines who is qualified to be on your study team.

Anyone who displays genuine interest in joining your study team can easily acquire all other traits on this list.

Willingness To Work

Engaging a lazy person in a study team might end up sapping the zeal you have to work with a team.
Hence, only pick those whose work and study habits, show that they'd like to work with you to get better.

Team Spirit 

This trait will ensure there's cooperation within your study team and could make even the most complex task seem simple.
It should be a real collaboration where everyone plays a role in ensuring the team's continuity.

Pertinent Knowledge 

For the particular course you are venturing into, every member of the study team must have a handful of useful knowledge to give out.



Now, you might wonder how many people could be in your study team.

Size Of A Study Team

A study team doesn't really have to be a crowd, so if you can get one or more persons with same mindset, you're set!

2.Choose A Study Time

A convenient study time suitable for each member of the study team should be agreed upon ,with each member taking part in the decision making process.

The team's study time must never encroach with school study time ,so that you don't get to miss any lectures or attract the ire of your lecturers.

Once you have a scheduled time, encourage members of the team to be punctual.

3.Set Targets 

Now you must set both personal and team goals to help track the progress you'll make while with the team.

Since we are sure you wouldn't love to be running round a circle or whirl away your time even though you have a team, here are some potential ways to track your progress

• Taking improvised exams after each lesson
• Competing with someone/people in the same field
• Writing a book on the course and lots more.

So, we are done here!

Now you have a guide to build a great study team.

Conclusion

The strong foundation of a building is what keeps it standing during stormy times.

You can build a strong foundation for your study team by imbibing what you've taken time to read now.

So, get to work!


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7 Simple Steps To Understanding Physics

Not every science student enjoys the physics ride.
Some say it's the most complex science subject while others say, the rigorous long twist of science formulas means you can't easily navigate through the course.

Are you one of such people or know a friend who has such issues ?.Then, this post would be of great benefit.

Let's get down to business.

The grades you give the subject reveals how passionate you are about the subject. It's how you feel deep inside, but not really how important Physics is.

Physics is a pure science course and has a 100% impact on your ability to excel as a science scholar. If you aren't passionate about it right now, you might be missing an important ingredient for the meal you are preparing (future career).

Now we have a common theme of how important Physics, another question likely bothering your mind is how to go about understanding physics.

It's simple!
You'll have to go the extra mile to understand the principles of physics.

Physics has a wide range of topics

• Wave 
• Heat 
• Electricity 
• Motion 
• Energy 
• Magnetism 
• Gravity and more which can be found in the Physics Syllabus.

If you cannot put in that extra effort, then there's no way you're getting around it. Are you ready to go the extra mile? If you are not, then you can stop reading now. 

If you are ready then continue.

Seven Simple Steps To Understanding Physics

1.Motivate Yourself

Yes, you're the one going for the tough ride, not anyone else. So if you aren't fully convinced on the reason why you must understand Physics, you might give up on the way.

Always remind yourself the benefits you will be getting at the end of the day. That will be the springboard for every other effort you are going to be putting in.

If a soldier convinces himself prior to a battle, that he has already lost, then,even the most minor opposition at the battlefield seems like a real threat.

Believe you can and you will.

2.Go Back To The Basics

What do you do when you find out you've taken the wrong route on a journey ?
It's simple, you go back to the last junction you can accurately remember or back to your startup location.
Now, this really isn't easy. But let's face it!

A common reason why you might be struggling with Physics at the moment could be,an important element you failed to pick up at the onset.
So, even in a lazy man's diary, the way out would be going back to pick what is missing.

Approach the subject as a novice, study from the beginners page and do not skip even the most minute detail.

One more thing!, do not attempt to solve Physics problem the professionals way.

Employ the basic solution methods, till you've gotten mastery over it.
You could then proceed to the complex solution methods.

3.Go Gradually

You should have noticed before now that physics is a bit complex, so do not add your dose of complexity by trying to grab everything all at once. It's a sure way to grab none.

Go one at a time and do not forget to take a little break when you start finding it difficult to understand a particular physics concept.

Determine your best study time so that you do not doze off every time you get on the study table. That would be counterproductive.

You could begin with solving one physics problem each day and gradually improve the number as you continue to get better.

4.Use A Physics Formula Book

Physics formula books are available at bookshops,but we would suggest you create one for yourself.

How?

Write down every physics formula you've come across and try to memorize as many as possible.
Research has shown that we learn by writing, therefore you get more acquainted to physics formulas as you put them down in a notebook.

5.Get A Private Tutor

This step to understanding physics is pivotal for both startup students or those who have been studying for sometime now.

If you're a new student, you can easily get on the physics ride with assistance from a private tutor. For seasoned students, however, you get even more better.

A private tutorial means you'll get to devote more time to the course and also be able to get an expert's assistance whenever you need it (yes!  as long as you are subscribed)

Now, think less about the charges, as being in good terms with your teacher opens up a way to enjoy private tutorial even at no cash cost.

Your class teacher, older sibling or even a more physics knowledgeable friend could make a good private physics tutor.

6.Study As A Team

If you seem fazed at the concept of getting a private tutor, then this could be a more convenient option for you.

Studying with friends who have a similar desire to get better at physics will tremendously help you improve.

A fixed study time and also maximum contribution while tearing through series of physics problem surely goes a long way.

Another major benefit would be getting support to ride on, whenever you feel like giving up on the course to understand physics  better.

7.Never Give In

Always remember the saying, 'nothing good comes easy'.

It will eventually take a lot of time and effort for you to become a seasoned physics student but we can assure you that every bit of effort you put in will be worth it ,at the end of the day.

There are bound to be times when you'll feel like throwing in the towel, so always recall that Rome wasn't built that way.

Clairvoyance on the fruits you'll be reaping makes the process of planting(studying)and watering(practicing) worthwhile.

Conclusion

Now you have a trusted guide of seven simple steps to understanding physics.

Knowing these steps isn't enough. Implementation is the key, so you can get to work right away with full confidence that you can do it.

Yes you can!



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