Here are some tips to help you study and take tests: Study Habits - Write down your assignments in your agenda book - Choose which homework to do first, second, etc. - Set a regular time each day to study - Keep paper, pencils, a calculator, and a dictionary nearby - Find a quiet, comfortable place to spread out your homework - Turn off the TV and don't take any phone calls or email until you finish your homework - Ask a friend or family member to help you review what you've learned - Organize your finished homework to take back to school Preparing for a Test - Keep up with regular class work and assignments. Take notes. - Start reviewing a few days before the test - Make lists, rhymes, or pictures to organize and remember information - Use a "buddy system" to study.  Teach the information in your own words to a classmate. - Get a good night's sleep, and eat a healthy breakfast! Taking a Test - If possible, sit in a place where you will be the least distracted - Read and follow the directions very carefully.  If you don't understand something, ask - Scan the test to see the types of questions so you know how much time to spend on each question - If you don't know the answer, skip the question and return to it later - When you finish, check your work GOOD LUCK!  YOU ARE GOING TO HAVE AN EXCELLENT YEAR!