1 Make a list of specific objectives that will be on the test. Ask your teacher for an outline or make one yourself.

6 Look for and try to recall general patterns.  Sometimes the same procedure can be presented in many problems.

2 Find examples and problems for each objective you have listed.  Work on all of the problems you have found. These will include class examples and problems from the homework.

7 Select problems from past homework assignments (not just the easy ones).  Rework these problems.  Compare your results with the original homework results.

3 Write a quick summary using your notes from class.  Include all procedures and formulas that are used to solve problems. 

8 Concentrate on objectives that gave you trouble on previous quizzes or tests.  Work on the problems that you did incorrectly the first time.

4 Make flash cards to learn definitions of new words.  Try writing the definitions from memory to see if you really know the words. 

9 Don’t just scan your homework and previous tests.  Instead, pick up a pencil and do the problem again.

5 Begin to review objectives several days before a test.  Review a few of them each day.

10 Ask questions!  Ask your teacher as soon as you don’t understand something.