The first half of any year tends to bring
some tension to the students. The reason for that is the exam period.
Almost all the schools and colleges have their exams coming up and it is
also the time for entrance examinations. So, many of them come up with
various ways and means to overcome the pressure and the preparations
also happen in full swing. One common trend noticed among the students
is the combine study programs.Usually, friends come together and start studying. That's a common scenario in hostels and such things happen among regular students too. But how effective is this method? Does it really help? Well, few academic experts believe it really helps. They say that studying together helps for exchange of ideas and better understanding of certain concepts. It also enriches the problem solving skills of the students. Discussion of complicated subjects and topics helps ease the burden.
Most importantly, if a brilliant student is with average students then the process of learning is more effective. On the flip side, if the combine study schedules are not planned properly then it leads to time loss for all the students. Also, discipline must be maintained in terms of taking breaks, power naps etc. The chances of not following it rightly tends to be high if your group is not focused. Care must be taken to have the right study material else it could lead to studying wrong things.
The experts suggest that combine study should be limited to maximum three students. More number of students will end up in having fun and no seriousness in preparation. On the other hand, having larger groups for competitive examinations will help. Taking an average, having combine studies tends to have more benefits if they are well planned and followed.
