As a strategy for remembering information, use the acronym Move Less. This stands for:
Memory Dump: Type or write everything you need to remember before you start answering questions. This allows you to get those “last minute” things out of your head (e.g. formulas, procedures, acronyms).
Overview: Scroll through the whole test to see how long the test is and the types of questions on it. You can use this time to see how much time you should spend on each section, look at the types of questions, and focus your mind on what you’ve learned and studied.
Verbs: Highlight the verbs in each question so you know how to answer them. This can help when you need to do more than one thing in a question (example, list and explain).
Every Punctuation Mark: Highlight all punctuation marks in a question so you know how many answers to give, especially question marks and periods (i.e. What are the phases of mitosis? How long does this cycle take?).
Look Up Words: Use a dictionary (if permitted).
Easy Questions: Start by answering the easy questions first as this can trigger memory and help with self-confidence.
Save and Save Again: Save your test after every question if writing with a computer. If you are typing your test, save often. If the power goes out or something else happens, your test will be up to date.