The key to success on any test is not “cramming” the night before, but smart study habits put to use.

1. Don’t procrastinate
Procrastination can lead to test anxiety, which makes it very difficult to do well on a test. Make sure to schedule a sufficient amount of time to study for the test so you are relaxed and prepared when entering the testing location.
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Tests naturally cause anxiety in students because they are the final measurement of what students have learned in any class. However, there are steps that a student can take to reduce test-taking stress and create a smoother studying process.
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2 new exams added today — the ITBS and the ISAT

The Illinois Test of Basic Skills
This exam is taken by grades 3 – 8 usually in March and April of every year. Exam help and tips, plus our ITBS study guide here >>>

Iowa Test of Basic Skills
This test is taken by students in grades 3, 5 and 8, usually at the beginning of the school year. Exam tips and study help, plus our ITBS study guide here >>>

You go to class, you take notes, you pay attention in class. But that doesn’t mean you will do well on the next test. A few minutes a day studying, reviewing and learning new material can mean many points added to your grade.
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There’s a lot of advice available for those who have a hard time taking tests. Everything from getting plenty of rest the night before a test to playing tapes while sleeping has been suggested as a way to successfully pass a test. The only sure fire way to face a test with any kind of real confidence, is to know the material and feel prepared. Approaching study time and material with a simple game plan can bring the boost of confidence and preparedness needed to get that passing grade, and make test time a lot less stressful.
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Back in the 1960s, people thought that there was only one way to study for exams. As such, teachers advised students to simply read the books over and over until the material was committed to memory. While this method of studying for exams worked for some people, others found it useless. Fortunately, as studies about learning styles became more sophisticated, we now know that there are many ways to study for an exam.
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When you’re on deadline with a paper to write or some serious remedial cramming, the first thought is to turn to caffeine to stay awake. For some people, it helps. But is it a good idea?
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2 New Nursing Exams added today –

The National Board for Certification of School Nurses (NBCSN)

and

Registered Medical Assistant Exam

Your midterms are fast approaching and you realize you’ve never had to take a test like this one before. How to study for it? How to prepare for it? Well, some easy steps to help are just common sense and remembering to allow yourself enough time to get ready. First, however, don’t panic!
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