But studying well before the test is a major step toward lowering your test anxiety. If you ve been attending to the text and lecture you ll be able to anticipate the test questions. The time you spend writing practice answers to these made-up test questions is well worth it, especially for essay tests. Unless there is a penalty for guessing, answer all of the questions on the test, especially the objective ones. Use up the full amount of time you were allotted.
Many teachers conduct review of the material the week before the test.
Some even hand out study guides. Pay attention to the concepts the teacher indicates will be on the test. Ask how long the test will be and the type of questions that will appear there. Never ask for clarification from a classmate during a test. Your teacher may view this as cheating.