how to ace that test

HOW SUCCESSFUL STUDENTS PREPARE FOR A TEST

PART 1

Are you really doing everything you can to prepare for tests? Re-reading the chapter and looking over your notes is not enough. Below is a list of tips for test preparation from successful students.

1.       Keep up to date with assignments

2.      Take notes in class every day. This includes asking questions when you don’t understand.

3.       Process information as you go to it. Learning information is much different than “becoming acquainted” with it.

4.     Process information systematically. Label in the margins work well for most people.

5.      Adapt it to your learning styles. Capitalize on discipline label in the margin requires and make it habit to process information from texts and lectures, not just go over it

6.      Have a study place that is free of distractions.

7.     Have a specific time for initial study of each subject. You may need more than this time, but having a set time will save you time