4. make good use of your time in class. listening to what the teacher says in class means less work later. sit where you can see and hear well. take notes to help you remember what the teacher says.
5. study regularly. go over your notes as soon as you can after class. review important points mentioned in class as well as points you remain confused about. read about these points in your textbook. if you know what the teacher will discuss the next day, skim and read that material too. this will help you understand the next class. if you review your notes and textbook regularly, the material will become more meaningful and you will remember it longer. regular review leads to improved performance on test.
6. develop a good attitude about tests. the purpose of a test is to show what you have learned about a subject. the world won`t end if you don`t pass a test, so don`t worry excessively about a single test. tests provide grades, but they also let you know what you need to spend more time studying, and they help make your knowledge permanent.
there are other techniques that might help you with your studying. only a few have been mentioned here. you will probably discover many others after you have tried these. talk with your classmates about their study techniques. share with them some of the techniques you have found to be helpful. improving your study habits will improve your grades.