Quizzes and tests are done on you pad paper. The teacher dictates the questions or writes them down on the blackboard.
Be sharply attentive. Listen to every word the teacher says, especially the instructions. You canrely only on what you hear( unless the instructions are also written on the blackboard), so you mus be all ears to her. Even correct answer will not be considered if the instructions are not correctly followed.
Retain as much of the instructions as possible in your memory. Put all your energy into it and save part of it by keeping quiet yet relaxed as you work on the test.
Usually, the teacher says if there will be 10,15, or 20 items. you can begin to write the numbers on your pad paper to save time and eliminate confusion later. Make sure you do not miss out on any number. Stay calm and trust the efforts you put into prior studying and reviewing, Nervousness blocks out what has been preserved in memory. Let your subconscious help you now.
At any time, ask the teacher to clarify what is not clear or what you to write down the answers, you do not have the chance to re-think if you do not know or are not sure of the answers. By all means, do not tense up. you will help your mind come out with whatever you put into it by relaxing. Remember that you cannot bring out what you did not bring in.
If you are not sure of the answer and there is no time, simply make the best guess. If after answering all the questions, you have the chance to go back to that uncertain answer, try making a better guess. Otherwise, leave it at that.