Whether your students are preparing for end-of-semester exams or state tests, this guide offers easy, actionable advice for helping middle and high school students study smarter.

What answers? If you look back over your notes, your homework assignments, your old quizzes and tests, you will notice your teacher pointing you towards the material you need to know to succeed. Examine the evidence, CSI-style, using the pointers in the guide, below.

That's right! D-I-Y it! Make yourself some study aids. Remember -- every task has its own set of tools, so you need to make sure you've got the right tools at your disposal.

The #1 thing you need to know is what your learning style is. This site has a quiz you can take to find out your learning style, and tips for how to study (and work) successfully.

You can also watch this short video that shows different ways to study, depending on your learning style.

The article (below) is aimed at parents, but it's got really good, specific strategies for what to do if you panic or feel anxious about taking a test. Pick the strategies that make sense to you, and use 'em! And remember, it's just a test :)

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