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115 Great Study Tips Reveaasc Asled
115 Great Study Tips Reveaasc Asled
Im
Professor
Scott
Straub
and
for
nearly
20
years
Ive
been
helping
students
of
every
age,
from
elementary
school
through
college,
succeed
in
school
and
in
life.
My
new
video
(DVD)
program
gives
you
the
tools
for
school
success.
Check
it
out
today!
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DURING SCHOOL
1.
Pre-read
the
chapter
and
notes
A
medical
school
graduate
said
this
was
the
#1
tip
that
got
him
and
his
fellow
students
through
medical
school.
If
you
pre-read
the
material
for
the
upcoming
classes,
when
the
material
is
presented,
it
will
be
the
second
time
you
are
exposed
to
it.
This
will
be
a
tremendous
advantage
when
it
comes
time
to
study.
If
its
the
#1
tip
for
future
doctors,
shouldnt
we
all
do
this?
2.
Read
the
chapter
review
questions
first!
Start
by
looking
at
what
the
text
books
believe
is
important.
As
you
read
the
chapter
you
will
recognize
the
important
concepts
very
rapidly.
3.
Create
active
flashcards
Instead
of
simply
writing
the
word
on
one
side
of
the
note-card,
and
the
definition
on
the
other,
try
drawing
a
little
picture
or
diagram
next
the
definition.
This
makes
the
learning
active
which
means
you
will
have
an
easier
time
remembering
the
information!
4.
Create
your
own
questions,
then
answer
them
By
creating
your
own
questions,
you
will
be
forced
to
learn
the
material
in
order
to
answer
the
questions
you
generate.
This
also
makes
learning
active.
5.
Quickly
glance
over
every
page
in
the
chapter
before
you
dive
in
Get
a
quick
overview
of
whats
coming
up
by
taking
about
5-10
seconds
on
each
page
of
an
upcoming
chapter.
You
will
get
to
understand
the
big
picture
early
on.
6.
Ask
the
teacher
where
the
test
questions
might
come
from
Dont
be
shy.
Ask
the
teacher
what
type
of
test
is
coming
up,
and
where
the
information
is
coming
from.
Many
times
they
will
give
you
clues
to
whats
important.
7.
Ask
for
a
review
session
Teachers
love
to
help
students
who
care
about
learning.
Ask
for
help.
8.
Pay
attention
to
illustrations,
charts,
diagrams
If
a
teacher
takes
time
out
of
the
class
to
draw
a
diagram,
chart
or
picture,
chances
are
that
it
might
show
up
on
the
next
test.
Copy
it
down
for
future
reference.
9.
Use
different
color
pens
and
markers
when
taking
notes
Studies
show
that
using
different
color
pens/pencils/markers
activate
different
areas
of
the
brain,
which
helps
you
remember
the
information.
Many
of
my
top
students
use
one
color
for
definitions,
another
color
for
charts,
another
color
for
examples.
Try
it.
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10.
Highlight
and
underline
your
notes
Highlighting
and
underlining
are
not
just
for
textbooks.
Make
the
important
information
stand
out
by
using
this
powerful
technique
in
your
own
notes.
It
makes
the
notes
come
alive.
11.
Write
in
the
margins
of
your
book
and
notes
If
you
are
permitted,
write
quick
notes
in
the
margins
of
your
book.
This
will
help
you
quickly
locate
key
concepts.
If
you
cant
write
in
your
books,
use
sticky
notes.
12.
Directly
after
class,
look
over
your
notes
and
fill
in
missing
info
Many
students
are
in
such
a
rush
to
leave
class
that
they
dont
get
a
chance
to
make
sure
they
didnt
miss
anything
important.
A
quick
review
helps
lock
the
new
information
into
the
brain.
13.
During
the
review,
write
everything
that
is
said
If
a
teacher
is
reviewing,
chances
are
that
they
know
exactly
what
is
going
to
be
on
the
test
and
they
wont
want
to
waste
your
time
giving
you
useless
information.
14.
Use
abbreviations
to
make
note-taking
easier
Think
about
the
common
words
that
you
have
to
write
out
multiple
times
then
come
up
with
an
abbreviation.
Using
the
following
symbols
helped
save
me
valuable
time
and
energy
when
note-
taking:
because
=
b/c,
and
=&,
yes
=
y,
no
=n,
different
=
diff,
times
=
x,
less
than
=
<.
Now
make
up
your
own
list
and
keep
in
the
margin
of
your
notes.
15.
Use
the
same
system
for
taking
notes
be
consistent
Be
consistent
when
taking
notes
and
it
will
be
easier
to
understand
your
notes
later.
16.
Find
someone
who
is
better
than
you
at
note-taking,
ask
them
about
their
system
If
you
are
struggling,
ask
someone
who
has
a
good
system
then
model
what
they
do.
Why
reinvent
the
wheel?
17.
Dont
worry
about
saving
paper
use
as
much
as
you
need
While
I
dont
want
you
to
waste
paper,
please
dont
miss
out
on
important
information
because
you
are
trying
to
save
the
world.
Use
recycled
paper
and
use
the
front
and
back
sides
if
necessary,
but
dont
miss
information.
18.
Sit
up
front!
If
you
have
choice,
sit
up
front.
Studies
show
that
students
do
much
better
when
they
are
front
and
center.
19.
Sit
in
the
middle
of
the
classroom
away
from
the
windows
and
door
Windows
and
doors
can
be
a
distraction,
so
stay
away
from
them
when
possible.
20.
Avoid
chatty
friends
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Let
your
classmates
know
you
are
serious
about
learning.
Ask
them
not
to
bug
you
while
the
lecture
is
going
on.
There
is
plenty
of
time
to
chat
after
class.
Privately
ask
the
teacher
to
move
you
if
the
distractions
continue.
21.
Put
the
new
information
in
your
own
words
Quickly
summarize
the
new
information
in
your
own
words.
Once
again,
this
makes
learning
active
and
helps
you
to
process
the
information
22.
Better
Nutrition
Research
says
that
bad
foods
slow
down
your
ability
to
process
and
learn.
Fruits
and
vegetables
help
you
learn
by
boosting
the
learning
chemicals
in
the
brain
and
bloodstream.
Fatty
foods
and
processed
sugar
slow
you
down.
23.
Notice
key
phrases
said
such
as
this
is
important
or
you
may
see
this
on
the
test
Key
into
what
your
teacher
is
saying.
If
they
say
its
important,
chances
are
that
it
is.
Make
a
separate
note
to
remind
yourself
when
you
are
studying.
24.
Search
for
main
ideas
in
the
notes
and
chapter
Try
to
pick
out
the
important
information
as
you
are
studying.
Always
look
for
the
big
picture.
25.
Listen
75%
of
the
time,
write
25%
While
it
is
critical
you
write
down
important
information,
listening
to
what
is
said
in
class
is
just
as
important.
Pay
attention
to
what
is
being
taught,
then
quickly
take
notes.
26.
Listen
actively
-
stay
tuned
in
as
much
as
possible
Keep
your
brain
in
the
game
by
constantly
checking
to
see
if
you
are
paying
attention
and
processing
the
information.
It
can
be
easy
to
zone
out
in
the
boring
classes,
but
you
must
stay
alert.
27.
Dont
be
shy
-
ask
for
more
clarification
if
needed
If
you
dont
understand
something,
chances
are
that
many
others
have
the
same
question.
Dont
be
afraid
to
raise
your
hand.
28.
Ask
the
teacher
to
repeat
information
or
slow
down
If
the
lesson
is
moving
too
rapidly,
politely
ask
the
teacher
to
slow
down.
As
a
teacher,
it
can
be
hard
to
judge
how
fast
to
go.
29.
Apply
new
information
right
away
Whenever
possible,
use
the
new
information.
In
math
for
example,
try
out
a
few
problems
right
away.
In
science,
do
a
quick
experiment.
During
a
writing
exercise,
get
your
thoughts
down
on
paper.
30.
Read
your
notes
out
loud
Saying
your
notes
out
loud
is
yet
another
way
to
make
learning
active,
but
dont
do
this
in
a
crowd
of
people!
31.
Know
the
important
Latin
root
words
that
can
unlock
the
meaning
of
all
related
words
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Most
words
are
made
up
of
smaller
words,
often
from
the
Latin
language.
Knowing
just
a
few
Latin
roots,
prefixes
and
suffixes
can
help
you
unlock
thousands
of
related
words.
32.
Use
pictures
and
diagrams
in
your
notes
Draw
your
own
pictures,
diagrams
and
charts
even
if
the
teacher
doesnt.
Visual
aids
really
help
when
it
comes
time
to
study.
33.
Tape
record
lectures
If
you
are
allowed,
tape
challenging
lectures
so
you
can
listen
to
it
later.
34.
Chunk
information
down
into
smaller
pieces
Most
concepts
are
broken
into
two
or
more
pieces.
Learn
each
piece
to
help
you
figure
the
main
concept.
Why
do
you
think
phone
numbers
have
a
dash
in
them?
The
phone
companies
did
research
and
found
out
that
humans
like
to
break
items
down
into
smaller
parts.
35.
Know
the
important
people
in
school
Get
to
know
the
librarian,
the
study
skills
teacher,
and
anyone
else
who
helps
students.
They
can
be
an
invaluable
resource.
36.
Avoid
negative
people
We
all
like
to
complain
a
little,
but
too
much
complaining
can
bring
you
down
and
convince
you
that
things
are
hopeless.
My
rule
is
to
spend
5%
of
your
time
on
the
problem
and
95%
on
the
solution.
37.
Participate
in
the
class
dont
just
sit
there
If
you
are
active
in
class,
it
forces
your
brain
to
focus
on
the
lesson.
Plus,
it
shows
the
teacher
that
you
care
about
learning.
38.
If
someone
cant
explain
it
to
you
in
a
way
that
makes
you
understand,
find
someone
else
who
can
Just
because
your
teacher
confused
you,
doesnt
mean
you
are
dumb.
Everyone
learns
things
differently.
Keep
asking
people
until
you
find
the
person
who
can
explain
to
you
in
a
way
that
makes
sense.
39.
Make
a
good
first
impression
if
a
teacher
thinks
you
care,
they
make
cut
you
some
slack
If
you
start
off
with
a
good
first
impression,
its
hard
to
shake
that
reputation.
Students
who
care
about
school
and
learning
are
often
treated
differently
than
students
who
appear
to
be
disinterested.
40.
If
its
written
on
the
board,
chances
are
its
important
If
a
teacher
takes
time
out
of
their
day
to
write
something
down,
then
there
is
a
good
chance
that
it
is
important.
Take
it
all
in.
41.
Take
full
advantage
of
open
book
tests
dont
take
them
for
granted
Just
because
you
have
an
open
book
test
doesnt
mean
you
can
slack
off
and
not
study.
Prepare
like
any
exam
and
you
will
excel
in
school.
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42.
Come
early
and
get
settled
so
you
arent
stressed
Students
who
come
in
late
are
not
only
a
distraction,
but
they
often
fall
behind
because
as
the
lesson
is
being
taught,
they
are
fumbling
around
in
the
book
bag
looking
for
their
materials.
43.
Picture
yourself
succeeding
in
whatever
you
need
to
do
Take
a
few
seconds
each
day
and
picture
in
your
mind
you
doing
well
in
school.
Athletes
visualize
themselves
make
the
winning
shot
or
running
faster
than
their
competitors.
You
should
do
the
same
with
everything
in
life
you
are
trying
to
do
well
at.
AFTER
SCHOOL
44.
Study
in
short
10,
minute
bursts
Research
tells
us
our
ability
to
learn
diminishes
over
time.
Give
yourself
frequent
breaks.
Somewhere
around
10
minutes
into
learning
a
new
topic
our
brains
start
to
zone
out,
so
give
yourself
a
quick
60
second
break
then
get
back
to
it.
45.
Drink
lots
of
water
Many
of
us
are
dehydrated
and
we
dont
even
know
it.
Since
our
bodies
are
mostly
water,
drinking
lots
of
water
helps
us
think
better,
and
feel
better!
Soft
drinks
such
as
cola
give
us
a
quick
burst
of
energy,
then
we
crash.
46.
Stand
you
get
up
to
18%
more
oxygen
to
the
brain
when
you
stand
Standing
circulates
more
blood
to
the
brain
versus
sitting.
So
stand
up
and
study!
Just
dont
do
this
in
the
middle
of
class.
47.
Know
Your
brain
rhythms
we
all
have
peak
periods
when
we
learn
best
Did
you
ever
notice
that
at
certain
times
of
the
day
you
are
more
alert?
Figure
out
when
you
are
more
tuned
in
and
schedule
your
study
time
accordingly.
48.
Schedule
it
to
make
it
real
write
down
when
you
will
study,
then
stick
to
it
When
you
schedule
your
study
time,
you
make
an
agreement
with
yourself
to
commit
to
that
time.
So
schedule
it
and
make
it
happen!
A
daily
planner
is
critical
for
planning
and
organizing
your
time.
49.
Study
with
a
successful
student
find
out
how
they
do
things
Find
others
who
are
doing
really
well
and
hang
out
with
them.
You
will
often
glean
helpful
techniques
and
habits
that
can
help
you
become
a
better
student.
50.
Use
tutors
If
you
are
struggling,
use
the
tutoring
lab
at
school
or
ask
for
a
private
tutor.
Just
one
hour
with
a
knowledge
peer
can
mean
the
difference
between
passing
and
failing.
51.
Do
a
little
bit
every
day
dont
cram
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Havent
we
all
heard
this
before
Dont
cram?
Well,
thats
because
your
brain
cannot
adequately
process
large
amounts
of
information
in
a
such
a
short
time.
Build
upon
your
knowledge
every
day
and
come
test
day
you
will
get
the
grade
your
deserve.
52.
Record
yourself
studying
and
listen
to
it
later
Why
waste
time
on
the
bus,
working
out,
or
getting
dressed
in
the
morning?
Record
yourself
speaking
your
notes
out
loud
then
listen
to
it
later.
53.
Use
Mnemonics
whenever
possible
(example
HOMES
helps
you
remember
the
5
Great
Lakes)
Whenever
possible
use
existing
learning
devices
such
as
mnemonics.
Some
popular
examples
are:
ROY
G
BIV
(which
are
the
colors
of
the
visible
light
spectrum
R=red,
O=orange
etc.),
HOMES
(Lake
Huron,
Lake
Ontario,
Lake
Michigan,
Lake
Erie,
and
Lake
Superior).
54.
Act
out
the
information
get
your
body
into
it
Dont
just
sit
there
and
study,
get
up
and
move
your
hands,
legs
and
body
to
simulate
the
new
information.
This
is
also
a
great
technique
for
presentations.
55.
Music
can
often
help
you
study
better
Studies
show
that
certain
types
of
music
help
the
mind
learn
more
efficiently.
Slower
tempo
music
relaxes
us
and
puts
us
into
a
good
learning
state.
56.
Just
get
started,
then
build
upon
your
momentum
Just
do
it!
Get
started
and
stop
worrying
about
the
task
at
hand.
You
will
build
momentum
and
often
the
task
isnt
as
hard
as
you
originally
thought.
57.
Unplug
the
TV,
shut
off
the
phone,
kick
your
siblings
out
of
the
room
Physically
unplug
the
TV,
shut
off
the
phone,
and
disconnect
the
cable
to
your
computer.
Avoid
these
common
distractions
and
youll
have
more
time
to
watch
your
favorite
show
later.
58.
Have
others
test
you
on
the
material
Ask
your
friends
and
relatives
to
constantly
quiz
you.
It
can
fun
and
effective.
59.
Make
a
list
in
your
notes
of
everything
thats
going
to
be
on
test
Write
out
everything
you
need
to
study
then
check
them
off
as
you
go.
60.
Breathe
deeply
as
you
study
to
increase
the
oxygen
level
in
your
blood
and
brain
More
oxygen
means
you
learn
faster.
We
often
tend
to
take
shallow
breaths
Force
yourself
to
breathe
deeply
5-10
times
and
youll
put
more
oxygen
into
the
body.
61.
Put
Homework
first
make
it
a
priority
Just
get
it
done.
You
will
feel
better,
and
if
you
are
having
difficulties,
there
will
be
plenty
of
time
to
get
help.
62.
Reward
yourself
often
give
yourself
a
treat
when
you
reach
a
certain
goal
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Give
yourself
little
and
big
rewards
as
you
complete
tasks.
It
might
be
as
simple
as
watching
5
minutes
of
TV
or
eating
your
favorite
snack.
I
treat
myself
to
big
steak
dinner
every
time
I
finished
a
college
class.
I
look
forward
to
this
all
semester
long.
63.
Review
your
notes
before
next
class
Before
you
get
to
school,
do
a
quick
review
of
your
notes.
This
will
go
a
long
way
during
class.
64.
Explain
concepts
you
have
just
learned
to
family
and
friends
Tell
your
friends
and
family
what
you
have
learned.
As
you
explain
it
out
loud,
the
information
is
reinforced
in
the
brain,
plus
you
will
quickly
figure
out
what
you
need
to
brush
up
on.
65.
Use
the
Internet
to
find
answers
quickly
If
you
cant
find
out
the
answer,
Google
it.
66.
Youtube.com
it
look
for
a
good
video
on
your
topic
Just
about
everything
you
could
imagine
can
be
found
on
YouTube.
Look
for
a
good
video
that
explains
what
you
need
to
know.
When
you
have
it
figured
out,
create
your
own
video
to
help
others.
You
might
just
become
a
YouTube
guru.
67.
Create
a
song
with
the
information
We
all
seem
to
remember
songs,
even
if
we
havent
heard
them
in
years.
Do
the
same
with
your
learning.
Make
up
silly
songs,
just
dont
sing
too
loudly
during
the
test!
68.
Form
a
study
group
take
charge
and
make
it
happen
Take
charge
and
form
your
own
study
group.
Work
with
only
the
people
who
truly
want
to
learn.
If
someone
is
constantly
distracting
the
group,
ask
them
to
shape
up
or
ship
out.
In
other
words,
vote
them
off
of
the
island.
69.
Make
outlines
of
the
things
you
have
just
learned
Make
simple
outlines
of
the
new
material.
You
will
drive
home
the
new
material
and
have
a
good
study
tool.
70.
Good
lighting
can
be
the
difference
between
success
and
a
headache
Make
sure
you
have
good
lighting
as
this
will
relax
you
and
not
strain
your
eyes.
71.
Fresh
air
helps
you
process
and
think
better
Open
the
windows
when
studying,
breathing
stagnant
lower
oxygen
air
will
slow
down
your
ability
to
learn.
72.
The
scent
of
vanilla
helps
people
to
learn
-
according
to
recent
studies
Students
who
study
with
the
smell
of
real
vanilla
in
the
air
tend
to
learn
more
information.
Go
figure.
73.
Create
a
study
area
and
use
it
often
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Stake
your
claim
in
the
house
and
use
this
space
as
your
own
private
study
area.
You
will
enjoy
having
all
of
your
materials
in
one
place,
plus
you
will
feel
comfortable
and
relaxed
which
is
a
good
thing
when
studying.
74.
Make
sure
you
are
prepared
so
you
dont
waste
time
If
you
are
prepared
and
organized,
you
wont
waste
time
looking
for
books,
papers,
etc.
Often
our
brains
look
for
any
excuse
to
avoid
working,
so
take
control
and
get
right
to
work.
75.
Keep
your
desk
and
study
area
uncluttered
You
will
feel
more
relaxed
in
a
clean
and
uncluttered
environment.
Clean
off
that
desk
and
only
take
out
what
you
are
currently
working
on.
76.
Be
consistent
do
the
same
things
everyday
Good
habits
only
work
when
you
do
them
consistently.
Its
the
reason
why
basketball
players
shoot
hundreds
of
free-throw
shots
every
practice.
Practice
makes
perfect
they
say.
77.
Use
an
agenda/day
planner
everyday
Using
a
day
planner
in
a
must
in
todays
busy
world.
You
need
to
a
place
to
write
down
your
assignments,
tests,
and
project
due
dates.
Also
use
it
schedule
in
study
time.
78.
Study
at
different
times
of
the
daymix
it
up
and
see
what
works
best
Try
a
mixture
of
study
methods
instead.
You
may
find
you
learn
best
early
in
the
morning,
or
late
at
night.
79.
Talk
to
former
students
to
find
out
what
the
teacher
likes,
dislikes
etc.
Learn
what
your
teacher
likes
and
dislikes
from
former
students.
Teachers
are
all
different,
so
figure
out
what
their
preferences
are
so
you
can
give
them
what
they
like
to
see.
80.
Study
the
hard
stuff
first
research
tells
us
we
learn
best
in
the
beginning
of
learning
session
Our
ability
to
process
new
information
decreases
with
time,
so
study
the
hard
stuff
first!
Plus,
you
will
be
less
stressed
if
you
face
your
fears
head
on.
GET
ORGANIZED
FOR
SCHOOL
SUCCESS
81.
Have
a
place
for
everything,
then
keep
everything
in
its
place
Have
a
place
for
notes,
homework,
extra
paper,
supplies.
Organized
students
just
do
better
in
school,
period!
82.
Model
other
organized
people
(steal
ideas
that
work)
If
you
are
having
trouble
getting
organized,
find
someone
who
already
is
organized
and
ask
them
what
they
do
and
how
they
do
it.
Most
people
are
so
flattered
that
someone
notices
their
efforts
that
they
will
be
glad
to
help.
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93.
Read
the
directions
twice!
Dont
assume
you
know
what
to
do.
Read
the
directions
in
every
section
as
teachers
sometimes
change
the
testing
format.
94.
Dont
rush
While
you
do
have
to
get
the
test
done,
pace
yourself.
There
is
no
need
to
be
the
first
one
done.
95.
Leave
room
to
fill
in
more
information
later
Dont
crowd
the
answer
sheet.
Leave
space
to
add
in
information
later.
Many
times
additional
thoughts
will
come
to
you
as
you
take
the
test.
96.
Write
out
your
thoughts
immediately
so
you
dont
forget
them
If
you
memorized
a
large
amount
of
information
and
are
worried
youll
forget
it,
write
down
the
information
on
the
side
so
you
can
refer
to
it
during
the
test.
97.
Cross
out
answers
that
are
obviously
wrong
If
a
choice
is
obviously
wrong,
eliminate
it
right
away.
The
less
choices
you
have,
the
more
confident
youll
feel
about
choosing
the
correct
answer.
98.
Ask
your
teacher
for
clarification
if
you
are
confused
If
the
directions
or
a
question
is
unclear,
dont
be
afraid
to
ask
about
it.
99.
For
essay
questions,
use
good
essay
structure
(introduction,
body,
conclusion)
Good
essay
structure
doesnt
just
apply
to
take
home
essays
and
assignments.
Use
the
same
good
structure
you
always
use
to
make
your
testing
essays
easy
to
read
and
better
looking.
100.
Be
clear
on
the
point(s)
you
are
trying
to
prove
When
writing
your
essay,
make
sure
what
you
are
trying
to
prove
is
very
clear
to
the
teacher.
Remember,
they
might
have
100
or
more
exams
to
grade,
and
if
they
struggle
to
find
your
main
idea,
your
grade
will
suffer.
101.
Write
a
quick
outline
before
you
write
the
essay
question
Just
like
when
you
write
a
report
or
essay,
outline
your
thoughts
and
supporting
details
before
you
start
writing
the
essay.
A
well
crafted
outline
will
make
the
essay
a
snap.
102.
Make
sure
you
support
your
point(s)
Support
your
ideas
with
as
many
hard
facts
as
you
can.
The
more
detail
you
have,
the
more
likely
you
will
get
full
credit.
103.
Wrap
up
the
essay
by
writing
a
good
solid
conclusion
Dont
forget
to
re-state
your
thesis
at
the
end.
Its
like
putting
the
bow
on
a
present.
104.
Answer
the
question
they
are
asking,
not
the
question
you
want
to
answer
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As
a
teacher
for
many
years
Ive
found
that
students
often
answer
the
question
they
want
or
think
is
being
asked,
and
therefore
fail
to
properly
address
the
real
question.
Make
sure
you
answer
only
the
question
being
asked.
105.
Go
with
your
first
thought/instinct
when
you
unsure
of
an
answer
If
you
are
unsure
of
which
answer
to
choose,
choose
the
one
that
first
came
to
you.
Its
often
the
correct
choice.
106.
Dont
stress
over
each
answer
move
on
quickly
to
the
next
question
Students
tend
to
spend
precious
minutes
worrying
about
questions.
You
must
answer
each
question,
then
move
on
quickly.
Dont
waste
time
worrying
about
previous
questions.
107.
Answer
as
many
questions
as
possible,
dont
leave
any
questions
unanswered
Dont
leave
answers
blank!
Teachers
often
grade
on
effort,
and
if
nothing
is
written
down
it
makes
it
impossible
to
give
any
credit
to
the
student.
Better
to
have
the
wrong
answer
than
no
answer
at
all.
108.
Make
sure
you
read
ALL
of
the
choices
Knowing
that
students
will
choose
the
first
choice
that
looks
good,
teachers
will
challenge
students
by
putting
the
correct
choice
at
the
end.
Read
them
all!
109.
Look
for
patterns
in
the
test
Teachers
have
patterns
when
creating
test
questions.
Be
alert
and
look
for
them
throughout
the
year.
110.
Dont
hand
the
quiz
or
test
in
too
early
if
there
is
time,
use
it
You
dont
get
extra
points
for
being
the
first
one
done
a
test.
Even
if
you
get
done
early,
spend
a
few
extra
minutes
reviewing
your
answers.
Just
one
incorrect
answer
can
mean
the
different
between
and
A
and
a
B.
111.
Quickly
look
at
the
entire
test
Find
out
how
long
the
test
is
and
what
kind
of
questions
are
on
it
so
you
plan
how
you
are
going
to
approach
the
test.
If
the
exam
is
longer
than
you
think
youll
need
to
answer
each
question
more
rapidly.
112.
Look
for
clues
in
the
questions
Often
times
clues
can
be
found
in
the
question
itself.
113.
Look
for
clues
later
in
the
test
Sometimes
teachers
have
to
mention
information
later
in
the
exam.
If
you
come
across
the
correct
answer
as
you
go
on,
go
back
and
fix
your
selection.
AFTER
THE
TEST
114.
Find
out
what
the
correct
answers
are
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After
the
tests
are
handed
back,
make
sure
you
know
what
you
got
wrong
so
you
wont
make
that
same
mistake
again.
115.
Find
out
where
the
questions
came
from
(notes,
book,
videos,
other)
If
you
understand
where
the
teacher
gets
their
questions
from,
youll
have
an
advantage
on
the
next
test.
For
example,
if
they
get
95%
of
the
question
from
the
book,
spend
most
of
the
time
studying
the
chapter.
If
on
the
other
hand
the
questions
come
from
the
notes
or
in-class
activities,
study
those
areas
thoroughly.
116.
Ask
your
teacher
if
you
still
dont
understand,
and
keep
asking
for
help,
even
when
youre
doing
well
Dont
be
shy.
Just
talking
about
the
information
will
help
you
settle
it
into
your
brain.
117.
Keep
a
journal
in
your
notes
of
important
fact
and
concepts
for
the
future
Make
a
small
box
in
your
notes
and
jot
down
important
facts
and
concepts.
118.
Do
NOT
give
up
No
matter
how
you
did
on
your
test,
dont
give
up.
The
past
does
not
equal
the
future!
Keep
plugging
away
and
you
will
get
better.
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