Do you sweat, chew your pencil, and feel butterflies in your
stomach as your teacher hands out a test? A lot of people
(adults included) get freaked out when it's time to take a test.
It's natural to feel some stress about taking tests. In fact,
sometimes a little adrenaline (a hormone made by your body
during times of excitement or stress) is a good thing to jump-
start you. Here are some tips for taking tests: First, be sure
you've studied properly. It sounds like a no-brainer, but if
you're sure of the information, you'll have less reason to be
worried. Get enough sleep the night before the test. Your memory
recall will be much better if you've had enough rest. In a
scientific study, people who got enough sleep before taking a
math test did better than those who stayed up all night
studying. Listen closely to any instructions. As the teacher
hands out the test, be sure you know what's expected of you.
Read the test through first. Once you have the test paper in
front of you, read over the entire test, check