Read the answer list. When you answer the last question, recheck items you marked in the margin. This extra time will help eliminate careless errors and improve your answers as much as possible. Breathe deeply and smile at the teacher as you turn in your paper. As part of your study strategy for future assessment, work on improving the sections you considered most difficult.
Performance improves with practice.
Most teachers use traditional assessment as one part of assessing the information you are learning. Your active participation in asking and answering questions during a lesson also helps a teacher to determine your level of learning.