Passing tests are essential in a high schooler’s life. If you want to get anywhere you are going to have to pass multiple exams. Around 43% of the people taking a STAAR Test do not pass. This may be because they don’t have good studying habits. Here are some tips that you can use for future tests.

• The first thing you should do is organize your workspace.
  • This means that you should make sure that you are studying in a neat place, not somewhere messy with papers everywhere.
• Use old exams to practice on.
  • This allows you to see where your mistakes are and where you can improve on.
• Organize study groups with friends.
  • Studying with friends is fun because it allows you to hang out and finish.
• Take breaks.
  • Overworking your brain won’t benefit you, because your brain will be exhausted of all the material you’re trying to cram into it.
• Snack on brain food.
  • Some examples of brain food are:
    • Coffee- it helps you feel more alert because it blocks a neurotransmitter in the brain that makes you sleepy.
    • Blueberries- they can help you maintain brain function and improve memory.
    • Broccoli- it helps you strengthen cognitive abilities and improves your memory.
    • Dark Chocolate- increases blood flow and includes some caffeine.
    • Nuts- you have a better cognitive function, improvements in mood, enhanced memory, learning, and attention capacity.