Studying Tips:

• Set aside a place and time to study
• Plan for study breaks
  • Study for 20 minutes, then take a break
• Keep study supplies handy
• Avoid distractions and interruptions

Extra Study Time:

• Write down facts, formulas, lists, and vocabulary words on index cards, then read over them in a few minutes.
• Tape hard to remember information in your locker, then read and repeat every time you open the door.
• Use time in a car, bus, or line to study index cards

Strategies for Test Anxiety

• Practice deep breathing before exams
• Close your eyes and use self-talk to review hard to remember facts
• Before looking at exam write down all information you are afraid you may forget
• Look over exam, complete sections you find the easiest first (e.g., multiple choice, fill-in-the-blank, essay, etc.)