Helpful Things (besides studying) That are probably not too reliable or proven to work

Okay, these are basically the things that MAY help when taking the test (or any other test, in fact), but it's best not to depend too heavily or entirely on them. You can try them to see if they work, but it's not recommended to use them all the time.
 * When thinking, tilt your head upwards and to the right (the right side of your brain is connected with creativity, and according to my old biology teacher, people tilt their heads to the right when thinking or trying to create a lie. This might be helpful when writing an essay)
 * Take mint (somehow that helps...?)
 * Move around in your seat (if possible, to get blood flowing to the brain. If you do not think it's too suspicious, swing your legs)


 * Try to think back to the day when you learned the topic (ex: was it before vacation, in the fall? Were you bored, excited? Did your friend tell you something important?) Remembering these details can help you remember what happened in the day of the lesson, and (hopefully) what the teacher said or any other important things you learned.
 * Think about the documentaries/movies that Mr. Sweiven showed us. It taught us things in an animated, dramatic way (which should be easier to remember, because there was usually violence in those things) What were the movies trying to say or depict?
 * Also, think about other history/historical fiction books you read (Maybe War & Peace, Anna Karenina, The Tales of Genji would help?)
 * Read newspapers/magazines, try to find world events/news. In the past few issues of Time Magazine, I actually found mentions of people like Ho Chi Minh, Mao, Chavez, Pinochet, Vicente Fox.. etc.)
 * When taking a test (esp. multiple choice), change your answers ONLY if you can prove to yourself WHY the original answer was incorrect and WHY your new answer is correct.


 * Your gut feeling is more accurate than you think it is. If you are unsure, go with your gut. Subconsciously, your brain might have remembered something. It's your brain's way of giving you a hint.
 * Try to put yourself in the same state as the one you studied in. For example if you study while listening to music, imagine the music and you might remember something.
 * Read other questions to see if you are reminded of the answer or to see if there's a little giveaway.