>Spray on a familiar scent while you're studying and again when you're about to take a test. (the scent will jog your memory)
> A weird or different flavor of gum works the same way
> When listening to hours of recorded lectures put on instrumental background music to help you focus through the boredom
> Write down all your formulas at the beginning of the test
> When crunched for time listen to recorded lectures on double speed
> For History and Anthropology classes watch a documentary on the topic
> Color code: Take notes using different colored pens
> Look for sample tests: Google "site:ed.u [subject] exam" to find exams on the same topics