Before you begin to study you need to choose:
Subject and topic
A place
A time

How long

A time to take breaks to stretch, have snack, etc.
Turn off or put away all electronic devices.

Read over your class notes each night.

Start as soon as the test is assigned or at least 1 week prior to the test.

Map out your study time!

If at all possible, attend extra help. You should attend even if you feel that you know that material. You may learn something just from attending.

Work on understanding trouble spots first. Don’t hesitate to look to other sources for help.

Several one hour reviews are much more effective than one marathon cram session

Mnemonic (ne-mon-ic) devices are extremely effective. Make up a sentence or word with the same initials letters as the list you need to memorize. For example, Roy G Biv.

Outline, diagram, re-word, and condense main ideas, recite lists aloud. The more different ways you see and use the information, the better you’ll remember it!

If there’s something you just can’t get, write it down on an index card. Review the card every chance you get ex. On the bus, after lunch, etc.

Don’t pull an all nighter just to fall asleep during the test. You’ll do much better after a good night's sleep. It helps to eat something shortly before the test.