Nearly every level of education will require you to take tests as a means of proving what you've learned. There are several things you can do to improve your test-taking skills, such as planning in advance. Before the test, find out what's going to be on the test and if you can use tools during the test such as a calculator. Single out the topics that you feel are most challenging so that you can allow extra time to study these areas. Go over the material at least a week in advance so that you have plenty of time to learn it. Get plenty of rest before the exam and avoid staying up late that particular night to study.
Many people that are seeking success in education have other important things going on in their lives like jobs and children. If this is the case, there are several things you can do to manage time such as create a routine. Allow for a few hours each day to get your school assignments and studying done. Find a suitable place to put all your important school work. You can lose valuable time when you misplace completed assignments. You can also save time by printing out important reading materials if you don't have a computer at home. This helps you to avoid having to go back to the computer to read over information that you've forgotten.
Studying leads to success in education, and group studying can have benefits over studying alone. There may be something that you're struggling with on your own but a study group will often have someone that can help you in the area where you're having trouble. Another good thing about a study group is that you will nearly always accomplish things faster than one individual can. Avoid getting in study groups that have students who are not serious about their education. Choose a group where the members are well-prepared and focused on success.
Good note-taking is a key factor for success in education. Take notes that are correct and readable. If you copied the wrong information in your notes or can't read what you wrote then your notes won't do you much good. Compare the notes that you've taken with other students from your class. This will allow you to write down anything that you've missed and provide them with anything they might have missed. You should also learn to abbreviate when teachers are moving too fast for you to keep up. Writing "e.g." instead of "for example" can save you precious time and keep you from falling behind while taking notes.