1.Have a goal.You can't get an A+ on everything,unless you try.Have a reasonable goal.Take into mind how well you usually do and your strength in that subject.
2.Plan your time.All schedules are flexible if you play around with them.
3.If you have some extra time,use it.It's always better to be over prepared for a test rather than unprepared.
4.Start in advance.If you're learning a topic in school and you're having trouble with it start studying then and there.But,don't kill yourself.Slow and steady wins the race
5.Know how important the test is.If you are doing well in the subject of the midterm,and having trouble in the one with the quiz,Don't underestimate the mid-term.Most are about 20% of your final grade!In college they may be 50% or more of your grade.
6.Know what you're being tested on.Take all the mini assignments (worksheets,study guides,etc.) from the class your studying for and have them all at hand,if you study those you should ace your test.Most grade school kids have their sheets all in a folder,which is a great idea.An even greater idea is color coding your folders for your classes (ex:red for math,purple for history,blue for English,green for science,etc.)
7.Look over everything,fix all your mistakes and try to think about what might be on the test.Make sure to put stars or a mark on that information.
8.Make a Review Sheet and give yourself mini tests.Study with a friend or a parent.
9.Type up the questions and write the answers underneath them.Make up flash cards.Put the question on one side and the answer on the other side.You might also want to research your topic.If you'd like to use this information,the best thing to do is to print it.Once you've printed it,highlight and take notes on what you've collected that might be on the test.Don't write in complete sentences,as it is too time consuming and makes it harder to memorize.
10.Revise,summarize,review.You can either study this information,or sum it up by typing a report that includes everything that you think will be on the test.
11.Study in good place for you.you might like to go to a school library,where it is reasonably quiet,but,you have the satisfaction that others are watching you study hard!Remember that while it may be pleasant to have some music playing in the background of your session,make sure the study session doesn't become an excuse to simply listen to music.
12.Study these questions over and over again until you are sure you know them perfectly.You might even want to know the questions as well!
13.Quiz yourself inside your head,going over the questions and answers over and over.Do this step everywhere,while eating,while going on the computer,before going to sleep at night.