You're down to the wire--just a few hours before
the test. Here are some suggestions to help keep you focused
and relaxed (Ellis, 2001):
- Prepare yourself for the test by arriving
early. This gives you time to relax.
- If you've got enough time before the test
begins, do some of the relaxation exercises to keep
calm.
- If you're nervous, don't talk to your friends
about what you've studied--it could make you more nervous or send
you into a panic over things you might have forgotten.
- Once the class begins, keep your attention on
any verbal instructions the professor may give while handing out
the test.
- Once the test is in your hands, look through it
so there aren't any surprises. Evaluate the importance of
each section and decide how much time you want to devote to
each.
- Be sure to read the directions slowly,
then re-read them. This will help you avoid missing points on
a problem because you didn't follow directions. If you find
them confusing, ask about them.
- Finally, jot down memory aids, formulae,
equations, facts or other material you know you'll need and might
forget in the margins of your test.
For specific reference information,
see Study Strategies page.