Q&A for How to Study for a Test

Eating something healthy will give you the energy you need to study well and can even help you remember the material more effectively.

Ideally at least a week. Plan out the week before the test to use your time most effectively.

This just means you don't want to study. Usually when people do things they don't want to do, they start feeling sleepy. Consider giving yourself some breaks to refresh your mind, and have a reward at the end of your study session for motivation.

The following foods are all good choices: almonds, apples, bananas, beans, eggs, honey, oats, oranges, salmon, sweet potatoes, yogurt, lentils, walnuts, oatmeal, melons, edamame, brown rice and pineapples.

You don't want to study for too long at a time, because your brain gets fatigued and after a while it needs a rest. Ninety minutes is probably the maximum you should go before taking a 10-minute break, and usually 60 minutes is enough.

Get active for a little bit, such as playing sports or just exercise. It can help to refresh your brain.

Chances are you are just experiencing a little test anxiety. You know you prepared, so take a quick look over your material to refresh your memory.

Review the lessons and highlight the main key concepts. Focus on these ideas instead of smaller details.

Study the things that you find the hardest first. First, skim over the topic, then delve deeper into the details. You can study the easier parts and when you are done with the harder ones. Then, go over the hard topic again to imprint it into your mind.

Try downloading "Duolingo," an app that first teaches you basic words and phrases and then offers fun quizzes.

I would read the information at different times of the day to seek the best results. Also, take note of the environment. A home with a spouse, kids and a dog is not the same as a school library. Try standing as you take information in; it will engage more of your body.

Yes, unless your parents are careless about the extent of studying required. Ask the teacher for the list of answers, and confirm these with your parents. Then they can pre-test you. But your parents must be available and able to help you.

Study with "A" students. You will likely learn a lot about how to become one yourself in terms of study techniques and habits.

Yes, that is a great idea so you can refresh your brain.

It might be because you didn't have a good night's sleep. Usually it's better to study the night before a test, sleep for 6-8 hours, and just do a quick review in the morning if you need it.

No, study before time so that when the night or the morning before the test is here you can revise or even on your way to school. Always read over notes before the pop quiz or exam arrives that way if it is a pop quiz you will know you have studied.

When I was doing exams I always ate miso soup in the morning, this made me feel very relieved and ready.

Learn a lesson for next time and start studying earlier.

You could get really confused, and maybe muddle up your questions and answers. That is why you should always have a healthy breakfast or snack and a good night's rest.

Don't confuse revision with learning. Revision is reinforcing the stuff no more than 4 to 5 times and the time you are left with is more than enough. In case you want to learn the topic, it wouldn't help at this late stage, but would mess your concepts up.

It depends on the people that are in the group, and how effectively you work together. If there are too many people, you may be better off studying in a smaller group or with one person.

Give yourself a set number of episodes to watch before you start studying. Once you've completed that number of episodes, turn the TV off and stand up before you even have the chance to think about turning on another episode.

You only need to keep trying, but if you cannot get it into your brain, then focus more on the ones you CAN get in your brain. Come back to the other ones later. If you're still having trouble, ask your teacher to explain it differently to see if you can understand it that way.

Ask a classmate to borrow their notes or study with you, or reach out to the teacher and explain what happened.

Repetition is one of the best ways to get everything you need to know into your longterm memory. Study for about 20-30 minutes a day in the week or two leading up to the test, and the night before, do a big review of everything.

It is best to study a during the day but if you study at night it can also help your brain. Before you go to bed review all the facts you learned as your brain can process this information while you sleep. You can also study in the morning.

Review your notes every day, or at least twice a week. I also recommend you download the app Quizlet. You can use it to make flash cards, which are very helpful when you need to review material.

Try doing something relaxing right before studying, like taking a hot bath or meditating. Then set up your supplies in a quiet place where you won't get distracted. You might also find it helpful to play some soft classical music.

Download an app or extension for your browser that blocks social media and other distracting sites online.

Ask your parents if you they can test you on the subject or if you can buy mock tests in preparation. Study with friends. Go over your class notes and the pertinent sections of the textbook.