 Test taking tips. Before the test, get enough sleep. Eat a healthy meal. Ask the teacher what to study. Taking a test. Be on time. Being late causes more stress. Some stress is okay, but not too much. Relax. Take some deep breaths. Roll your shoulders. Get comfortable. Take a sweater. Switch chairs. Drink water. Read the directions. If you do not understand, ask for help. Use the time wisely. Don't work too fast. Don't work too slowly. Focus on what you know. Don't spend too much time on a question you don't know. Answer the ones you do know. After the test, relax. When you get your test back, talk to the teacher about your mistakes. Use your mistakes to learn.