Simple Strategies for Improving Test Performance

Improving test performance really isn't rock science (unless you're studying aerospace engineering). Improving test performance is actually very achievable if you'll simply practice the seven basic study strategies listed below. While applying one or two of the study strategies will definitely improve your performance, practicing all of the strategies from the first day of class will result in much better academic and test performance.

Take good notes
Review notes after each class
Use SQ3R
Get control of your time
Begin reviewing a week before test
Test yourself
Practice good test taking strategies

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