8. Use your time wisely
The most crucial factor in taking a test is time. You need to always be aware of the clock when taking a test. Organize your time wisely. If a test you are about to take has a value of 100 points, in which two questions are each worth 25 points and a third question is worth 50 points you would divide your time so that ¼ of the test time is spent on the 25 point questions, and half of the test time is devoted to the 50 point question. This gives you a better chance at getting a high score.

If you find that time has run out before you’ve completed the test don’t panic. Jot down the central points to those questions remaining. Putting down at lease something gives you a chance at earning at least partial marks.

You could write a note to your teacher informing them that you ran out of time. There’s a chance the teacher might be more lenient.

But do everything you can to take advantage of each minute. When answering matching questions, cross out the matches you have used so that time isn’t wasted re-reading them over and over. This is a great time saver.
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What should I do when I get my test?
Want to do great on your next test? Keep these 17 tips in mind, and you are bound to ace it.
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No matter what your learning or your study style, you may find that test taking is a stressful event in your life. You may become anxious and experience extreme stress on test days and if that happens your test taking ability will plumet. How do you control the anxiety? By creating a study plan in order to study start and learn everything you need to in the short amount of time available.
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A study group can be very helpful when you are preparing for a test or trying to learn a difficult subject. Learning with a group allows you to fill in the gaps of your learning by leveraging the knowledge of your peers. Not everyone does well when trying to study in a group but you may find it beneficial to have friends you can call upon when you need extra help.
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Do you take notes during class lectures and never seem to look at the notes again? If your filing your class notes away and not using the valuable information found in your notes, you may be missing a key study tool. Using your class lecture notes may not be as intuitive as reading the text book but once you learn how to study from your lecture notes, you’ll learn more quickly.

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Many schools publish a list of required back to school supplies.  These lists are usually very detailed and contain everything your student may need during the school year.  These lists can also be too broad and overwhelming in its requirements.  While a broad list can help parents get the supplies that are needed for the school year, you can actually overwhelm the students.  When trying to focus on teaching your students good organizational and study skills, try to limit the organizational products that are used.

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