Supplemental Instruction (SI) offers weekly study sessions to students taking "historically" difficult courses — that is, courses where 30 percent or more of the students receive D's, F's, or W's (withdrawals). SI participants meet with their classmates outside of class to compare notes, discuss challenging concepts, and develop study strategies. As a result, they develop a better understanding of course content as well as more effective ways of studying. They also learn how to effectively test themselves on course content.

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SI study sessions are led by SI leaders, undergraduate LU students who have excelled in or tested out of the targeted course(s). Their training consists of a two-day workshop during which they learn instructional strategies that encourage active learning. SI leaders attend course lectures, participate in classroom activities, and even take course exams. During the study sessions, they teach learning and study strategies while working with students to interpret what has been read or heard, generate new ideas, and put content-related concepts into perspective. What SI leaders do NOT do is re-lecture or go beyond the content covered in class.

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SI has been proven to be successful in increasing student academic performance since 1973 nationwide. Research shows that students who attend SI sessions on a regular basis can earn on an average one half to a full letter grade higher than their peers who do not attend SI sessions.

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SI leaders make announcements about study sessions on the first day of class. They also post the times and locations for these sessions on a weekly basis.

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Each SI leader generally offers two to three weekly study sessions. Each session is informal and lasts approximately 60 minutes. Because new material is covered each day of class, no two SI study sessions are alike. Consequently, students are encouraged to attend one or more study session per week, if possible, in order to increase their chances of mastering course material.

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Just their textbook, lecture notes, PARTICIPATION and any questions they may have from their own reading.

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No, SI is FREE! SI leaders work closely with faculty members and the names of SI participants are disclosed to ensure faculty cooperation.  Some faculty might be kind enough to give certain rewards for participation.

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SI sessions begin when the courses begin! Times and locations for the study sessions are posted on the very first day of class.