Preparing For Tests

1.  Be sure all notes are complete.  Compare with a peer who is a good 
note taker.

2.  Underline or highlight important fact or ideas.

3.  Create a timeline or other visual of important dates, events and people.

4.  Create vocabulary cards or split page notations so that you can test
 yourself.

5.  Review the study guide if the teacher provided one.

6.  Review homework sheets and past quizzes.

7.  Decide what questions might be asked in essay form and prepare an 
outline of the answer.

8.  Review notes 10-15 minutes nightly.

Preparing for Midterm or Final Exams

1.  Go through notebooks and take out any papers that don't belong. 
(scrap paper, notes, doodles)

2.  Make sure notes are all in proper sections of notebook.

3.  Gather all tests and quizzes and put them in order.