How to Do Well in Tests and Exams

Studying Beforehand
1.-Revise properly. This means setting up a revision timetable up to days, weeks or
even months before the exam or test. The amount of revision time needed will depend
on how big the exam or test is. You should revise the main topics for at least 20
minutes a day the week before the exam.

2.-Listen to what the teacher is saying. He or she might make it very clear what to
expect in the test.

3.-Study in sections. Take the material you are provided with, including any revision
notes and flashcards, and divide the material into sections. A good way to revise is to
make a knowledge organizer with the topics that you need on it. If you have learning
outcomes, then try to make sure that you know all of them.

4.-Take a practice test.

5.-Look at where you went wrong in the practice tests. Focus most on revising
those sections.

6.-Take a practice test again (with some different questions if possible). Continue
until you return really good results.

7.-Continue to take multiple practice tests. Do this regularly, until your actual exam
or test.

8.-Deactivate your social media while revising. It will only serve to distract you.

9.-Eat and sleep well. If you are too tired then you will forget everything you studied
and if you don't eat well your brain will not operate smoothly.

10.-Do not cram right before a test. Instead, say the formulas in your mind or the
properties and its names instead of just reading the textbook all over again. Rereading
the textbook right before won't do much good, but a bit of last minute refreshing on
what you memorize can be helpful.

Taking the Exam or Test

11.-Stay calm. Try to relax and take a couple of deep breaths, if necessary.

12.-Think about your answers. Make sure it is the right answer. If you are not sure of
an answer, skip it and come back to it. Chances are it might be addressed in a different
question, so keep your eyes open for more clues on the same topic as you complete
the rest of the test.

13.-Don't listen to what others say after the exam or test. If you think what you
have written is right, do not stress if others wrote something else. Get on with your next
sets of revisions, knowing that you did your best. Only your actual test results will
confirm how well you have done.

14.-Make sure to review your test results patiently. This will help you to see what
you got right, and where you were incorrect, to help you to improve. Do this when in a
calm state so silly mistakes can be fixed. Also, try and always be motivated as it will
help you do better.