In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: If you don't have your own, make sure to have a copy of the notes from someone who you trust. Re-reading your notes is important, but it is not enough. Go over and highlight key words and concepts or use post-its to signify important sections. Try writing summaries of your notes for each chapter or major concept. Write them in the simplest terms on a separate piece of paper. These summaries can help guide your study day. Read your notes out of order as you review them. This will allow you to make sure you know each piece of information on its own, rather than part of a series. Make sure you are saying the information out loud as you review it. It will be easier to remember if your brain is hearing and pronouncing and not merely reading the information. Try teaching a chapter or concept to an imaginary student. This will force you to fully articulate the subject. It will be clear whether or not you have a handle on the material if you try to explain it to someone else. You can also do this with a study group or partner. As you prepare lots of last-minute memorization, it will be helpful if you use some memorization techniques. Re-writing information over and over again may help it stick in your brain. Make sure to copy the fact or idea at least three times for this method to work. Use mnemonic devices. Mnemonic devices are techniques that help your brain retain information. Creating rhymes, acronyms, and songs that you can associate with the material will help you recall it. Write terms and their full definitions on a set of notecards or cue cards. This will allow you to test yourself throughout the day. They are also useful on the day of the test, as you can review them on the bus, or in line for lunch. Simply re-reading your textbook will not help you retain information, especially when you only have one day to study. Look for chapter summaries and bolded keywords as you review and pay attention to chapter introductions and conclusions, as they usually contain essential summarizing information. Look for review questions at the end of chapters, or in the back of your textbook. It is important to be testing yourself whenever possible to better gauge what you still need to work on. A study guide is an effective way to force you to review all your material. It can also be useful to look over the day of the test for a quick refresher. Type out a list of all the material you need to cover, including key terms, dates, and concepts. Next, go back and fill in each area using your notes, either typed or handwritten. Putting these ideas into your own words and writing them out will really help cement them in your mind. A friend or classmate may have created their own study guide which you might be tempted to borrow when you are short on time. However, the act of creating your own study guide will force you to put the information into your own words and copying out the material will help it stick in your mind. Even with a time crunch, you need to make sure you prepare properly for the test depending on the format that it takes. Refer to the syllabus or your class notes to establish what format the test will take. If you are unsure, be sure to contact a classmate so you are studying for the right thing. For multiple choice tests, questions will usually be geared towards smaller details and facts, as well as vocabulary and definitions. There may also be questions about sequences and steps. Questions that ask about the similarities and differences between things are also common on multiple choice tests. While it may be difficult to memorize all the tiny details with a limited amount of time, focus on specific areas rather than attempting to conquer the entire subject. For essay or short answer tests, you will be asked to have a good understanding of wide themes and ideas. Try preparing a few sample questions based on the textbook and syllabus. Time yourself for 15 minutes and write out a detailed outline for each question, as if you were going to turn it into a full essay. Be sure to memorize some key terms and examples that you can use for support in your essay questions during the actual test.
Summary: Review your notes. Say it out loud. Use memorization tricks. Make flash cards. Use your textbook effectively. Create a study guide. Study for the test you are taking.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Provide your contact information, like your cell phone number and email address, for your coworkers so they can reach you when you're out of the office. Tell them when you'll be available and how quickly you can be expected to respond. For instance, if you have to stay home because one of your children is sick, tell your coworkers that they can reach you between 8am and 5pm by phone, text, email, or Skype. Use your resources and help to develop others by training them on your projects. Show them some of the things you're working on and teach them how to do it. Have them take notes in a meeting that you don't necessarily need to be at so you can free up more of your time for other work. If you know that a certain employee is really interested in an aspect of your work, enlist them to help with that. This gets some work off your plate while also helping them meet their goals. Review your other responsibilities and delegate tasks when possible. Got some copying or shredding to do? Ask an intern or administrative staff. As a working parent, you'll need a bit of leeway sometimes to balance your competing responsibilities. If the kids get sick or if Thursdays are super busy for you with their schedules, working from home that day might be beneficial. Ask your boss if you can do this by offering them something in return. Don't just say, "Working from home will give me more time with my kids." Instead, say, "The time I would save commuting on Thursdays would help me get those financial reports in to you quicker and with more detail." You can also ask for flex time. Perhaps you would like to work later on Mondays and get off early on Tuesdays. Ask your boss if this would work for the company. Though many supervisors understand how hard it is to manage work and a family, some do not. If you feel that you have too much work to do, are constantly working nights, and have very little time with your family, have a talk with them and come prepared with solutions. Say, "I wanted to talk to you about my workload. I come in early every day and take very few breaks, but I still can't seem to get it all done unless I work late. I was wondering if I could share some of my assignments with some of the new staff who are looking for more to do." Working parents often have tons of meetings, events, and tasks to do during any given day. Keep your work life organized by keeping a calendar with all your meeting times and locations. Make a tasklist at the beginning of each day and complete major tasks first and minor tasks as the day goes on.
Summary:
Let your coworkers know how to reach you. Train one of your employees or interns to step in for you occasionally. Ask for flexibility at work in clever ways. Have a talk with your boss if your responsibilities become overwhelming. Keep a calendar and task list.