During the Exam
1. Write any memorized formulas down on the test as soon as you get the test.
2. Look over the entire test.  You’ll get a sense of its length.  Try to identify those problems you definitely know how to do right away, and those you expect to have to think about.
3. Start with the problems that you are certain you can do.  This will build confidence as well as ensure that you do not miss any sure points just because you ran out of time.
4. Work by the clock.  On a 50 minute exam, 100 point test, you have about 5 minutes for a 10 point question.  Starting with easy questions will probably put you ahead of the clock.  When you work on a harder problem, spend the allotted time (i.e. 5 minutes) on that question, and if you’re not finished, go on to another problem.  You can revisit the problem at the end if necessary.
5. Read the directions for each problem two times before doing the problem to be sure you know what’s being asked.
6. Show all your work.  Make it easy for the instructor to assign partial credit based on what you do know.
7. Never waste time erasing.  Just draw a line through the work you want ignored and move on.  Not only does erasing waste precious time, but you may discover later that you erased something useful (and/or maybe worth partial credit if you cannot complete the problem).  You can put your answer on another sheet if you run out of space.
8. Don’t give up on a several-part problem just because you can’t do the first part.  Attempt the other parts.  If the actual solution depends on the first part, at least explain how you would do it.
9. When finished, skim the test to be sure you answered everything.  If you have time, check your answers. 
10. If you’re nervous, stop and take a deep breath.  Then look for an easy problem to do first/next.
11. Stop negative thoughts: “If I can’t do this problem, I’ll fail the test.  If I fail the test, I may fail the class.  If I fail the class, I won’t be able to graduate and reach my career goals.”  No math test is worth this much negative thought.  As soon as these ideas begin, stop them, take a big breath, and then find an easy problem to get back in the math mode.