about the time you spend. Assuming you can stay focused, invite a couple friends over to study with you. You guys can quiz each other, ask questions, and correct homework problems together. Remember, two heads are often better than one (just not on the test). Eat and sleep well before an exam. Remember: it is okay to give yourself a break, as long as it's not for too long. Also remember that your brain loses ability to remember as you lose sleep, so pulling an all-nighter the night before the test is not necessarily a good idea. Get plenty of rest (but not too much) before the big exam. Provided the fact that you've been doing lots of exercise , this will automatically make you feel active and concentrate well while answering questions. People who keep up a healthy lifestyle also have a knack for avoiding careless mistakes- vital for tests which require 'formulae-like' thinking, i.e. Maths . Try to eat foods which help you remember things better, like raisins (the more the merrier, but don't eat a whole box in one go!), nuts, and salmon. Remember that the most successful people are those that are well-rounded. Behavior plays a huge role in your future, regardless of what your grades are. Always be polite and gracious in the class and every where. Stay focused and ignore the people who make fun of you. You should not be ashamed of wanting to do well in school. Remember that there's nothing wrong