- Take breaks - Analyze how you do on similar tests in the past - Make a plan - Learn what works - Ask teachers for ideas on what to study - Study with a group to bounce ideas - Make sure you have everything you need before you start - Find a good place to study. Preferably a quiet, peaceful area where you can easily concentrate. - Rewrite your notes - Get a good nights sleep and eat a good breakfast - Pay attention in class - Take good notes - Complete your homework - Go over material from practice tests
QUICK TIPS FOR TEST TAKING:
- Don't be careless - Stay relaxed and confident - Answer your questions in strategic order - Have a positive attitude - Pace yourself during the test - Make a mental checklist for constructed response - Write down key information before the test