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Study Tips

• Use a planner or a calendar that list upcoming tests & quizzes. Before each new school week, review the calendar and make a study plan. For example, if the test is on Thursday, begin studying on Monday night.

• Do not wait until the last minute to study. Study and review a little each night.

• Find a study place where you can concentrate and not be distracted. Clear a work space. Use a comfortable chair, and have all study materials that you'll need.

• Use index cards as study tools. For example, write the question on the front of the card and the answer on the back.

• Use highlighters to highlight key information in your notes.

• Try using acronyms to memorize certain facts.

• Tape record yourself reading your notes or book and play it back.

• Make sure that you take study breaks, eat healthy snacks, and get plenty of rest.

• Use relaxation techniques to calm yourself.
* Wear loose, comfortable clothes. * Tighten the muscles in your toes. Hold for a count of ten. Relax. * Move slowly up through your body- legs, abdomen, back, neck, & face- contracting and relaxing muscles as you go. * Breathe slowly and deeply. * Try to ignore the clock and those around you.

• Be prepared, not scared. Don't place too much pressure on yourself or worry about failing.

• Don't worry about competing with others. Simply concentrate on doing your best.

• Have confidence in yourself. Don't get in the habit of having low expectations. Effective studying gives you confidence.

• When taking the test, focus on the test, not on other thoughts.

• For each negative thought you have about the test or your ability, come up with a rational counter-thought.