Select all of the questions that come from Dr. Richard Felder's "test checklist." Do whatever it takes to answer yes to most of the questions on this list.
Did you attempt to outline each homework question before discussing it with classmates?
Did you make a genuine effort to get the test questions and answers at least a week in advance from the teaching assistant?
Did you get a reasonable night’s sleep before the test?
Did you do the great bulk of your studying only 48 hours before the test, in order to maximize the amount you retain prior to taking the test?
Did you go over the study guide and problems with classmates and quiz one another?
Did you understand all of your homework problem solutions before the assignment was handed in?
Did you attempt to outline lots of problem solutions quickly without spending time doing the algebra?