Whether you're taking a standardized test or a classroom examination, you will likely be able to find out the format of the test beforehand. Knowing the test's format will help you study, as well as give you ideas about how to approach the materials. If you're told that there will be three essay questions, for example, that will ask you to connect the larger theme of the course to specific texts that you've read in the class, you know to begin thinking about thesis statements. Or if your instructor says that there will be 15 multiple choice questions and 15 true/false questions, you understand that your focus should be much more specific, probably focusing on facts and dates. If you're taking a standardized test such as the GRE or the SAT, there are plenty of study guides available. Almost every current study guide will have practice tests, study materials, and approaches to taking the test. Typically these guides offer simulated exams as well, so that you can simulate the examination and your performance. Your school or local library may have study guides available for use within the library. You might find used copies of these guides online for a dramatically reduced price. You can also make your own study guide by compiling your notes and homework from class. Taking practice exams is a great way to familiarize yourself with the layout of the test and the kind of questions you'll be asked. Practice answering essay questions well before your test if you have a good source of feedback available, such as a writing center or your professor has agreed to look over your essays for you. Doing so will show you what part of your essay writing you need to develop, as well as help you get comfortable answering a question in prose. The more you practice, the more efficient and quick you will become. Your instructor might give you example essay questions if you ask for them. These might include questions from previous exams or simply questions that they think would serve as good practice. Do no assume that your institution's writing center or your professor will look over practice essays for you. Instead, respectfully ask if they are willing to review your practice essays and offer feedback. Devote extra study time to working on your weakest areas. This will help you out in a few ways. You'll be better prepared for material that isn't your strong suit, and you'll also spend much less time worrying about the information when you encounter it on the exam. Additionally, by studying your weakest areas, you'll develop strategies for handling the material efficiently and quickly. A good example is the GRE's verbal portion of the examination. Many people find this component especially challenging and devote extra time to studying flash cards, as well as developing strategies for word meanings, antonyms, and synonyms. If you make your own study guide, devote a lot of it to your weakest points so that you're focusing on these areas the most when you study. Create a study schedule that is realistic and is one to which you will commit. This ensures that you're devoting enough time to studying, and also establishes a pattern for you, which will help you manage your time when you get into the actual examination. There are free study calendar templates available for download from the internet. Some printed student calendars also have a study schedule feature built in to the calendar itself.

Summary: Find out the test's format. Get a study guide. Practice your essays. Review your weakest points. Develop a study schedule.

This can be square or rectangle. the 5 sides together at the edges to form the corners.

Summary: Determine the dimensions of your finished box. Chain the length of your desired side. Single crochet to the desired height. Repeat for each side. Arrange the completed sides so that adjacent sides touch. Slip stitch

Give yourself enough time in the morning to dress, shave, and apply makeup. If you need to, wake up 15 to 30 minutes early to make sure you are dressed and groomed before stepping out the door. This way you can avoid having to do these things while driving. If you don't have enough time in the morning to finish getting ready, then bring your grooming supplies with you in the car. Wait until you arrive at your destination and your car is parked before finishing your grooming routine. Before you start the car, make sure to store loose objects that can roll around and distract you while you are driving. Place them in the trunk, a secure bag, or in your glove compartment. This way you can avoid reaching for these objects in the car if they get loose, which can be dangerous. For example, place grooming supplies, clothes and shoes, books, and bags in the trunk or glove compartment. While sitting in your parked car, confirm and familiarize yourself with the route you will be taking. Also, check the traffic report while you are confirming your route. This way, you can avoid having to re-route your GPS while driving. If you are using a GPS, make sure it is set up before you begin driving, and use the voice function so you do not have to glance at your GPS. Make sure to adjust the climate controls to the correct setting. Also set your radio to the station you want to listen to and adjust the volume while your car is parked. Additionally, make sure to adjust your mirrors, seat, and steering wheel to the correct positions beforehand. Before you take off, make sure your children are fastened in their car seats or seatbelts. Also, make sure your pets are in a cage and the cage is secured with a seatbelt. By doing this, you can avoid having to reach back to adjust your child's car seat, or your pet's cage while you are driving. When driving with animals in the car, always make sure they are secured in a cage.

Summary: Finish personal grooming at home. Secure loose objects. Decide on your route ahead of time. Adjust your car's controls beforehand. Fasten children and pets.

You can use hot fudge, chocolate syrup, a fruit sauce, caramel sauce, or any other sauce your heart desires. This step is optional, but it can be helpful to ensure that your sundae has a good ice cream to sauce ratio. Often times, the bottom of layer is barren of any sauce and toppings. By putting sauce in the dish before you place any ice cream in it, you'll ensure that your final bites of sundae have their fair share of sauce. Using your warm ice cream scoop, place two to three generous scoops of your favorite ice cream on the bottom of the dish. Plain vanilla ice cream is the classic ice cream to use for a sundae, but don't feel limited. You can use chocolate, strawberry, cookies and cream, cookie dough, or any other flavor your heart desires. It won't take long just warm them up for a few seconds. The sauces will be much easier to drizzle onto your ice cream once they are a little bit heated. This is especially useful if you want to top your sundae with something like peanut butter, which is obviously much thicker than normal sauce. Make sure to only microwave sauces that are in microwave-safe containers, or transfer the sauce to a small bowl or cup before heating. You can use the same sauce you coated the bottom of the dish with, or mix it up! Melted hot fudge is a classic ice cream sundae sauce, but there are a lot of other fun options in the grocery stores. Try caramel sauce, strawberry sauce, butterscotch, or marshmallow fluff. Either use a spoon to scoop the sauce onto your sundae or use the sauces that come in a squeezable container.
Summary: Coat the bottom of your dish in sauce. Scoop your ice cream into your dish. Heat your sauce in the microwave. Drizzle sauce on top of the ice cream.