Problem: Article: Know when the test will be given so it doesn't surprise you. Come up with a schedule so you can have adequate time to study for the test. If the material is easier, you may not need as long as you will if the material is more difficult. Allowing yourself adequate time to study will help you do better. One of the best ways to pass a test is to study the information every day. Cramming for the test at the last minute is not a good practice and can lead to failure. Instead, spend 30-60 minutes every day studying the material you went over in class that day.  If you don't want to study every day, spend the week or two before the exam studying every day. This gives you time to revisit concepts you don't quite understand and allows you time to absorb the information. If you don't understand something, studying beforehand gives you enough time to ask the teacher about it in class. Look at previous tests you have taken in the class. What things did the teacher mark wrong? What kind of things is she/he looking for in answers? Figuring this out can help you study better and improve your answers. Also look at the types of questions your teacher asks. Do they focus mostly on broad concepts or specific examples? This can help you study more effectively.  Ask your teacher for sample tests. Some teachers and professors will provide sample tests for students. If you are taking a standardized test, it is extremely important to take sample tests to get an idea of how the test will be structured. Look at previous homework assignments, too. Many times, teachers will use homework questions on the test, or write questions in a similar way. Instead of studying the same way every night, change how you study. Spend one night reading the textbook, one night learning terms and definitions, one night studying with flashcards, and one night taking practice tests. While studying, go through your textbook and your class notes. Look for the most important concepts. This may include things that are brought up again and again, concepts that are explained in detail, or things your teacher told you was important. Listen closely to your teacher when they lecture. They could give hints about what material will show up on the test. Make a note of this in your notes in case you forget. If you are struggling with the material, go to a tutoring session. This might be from your teacher or professor, or maybe the school tutoring services. You may also ask a classmate who understands the material to help you. Though you will be reviewing all of your notes and the chapters, you should also make yourself a review sheet. This sheet includes all the major terms, concepts, and ideas that will be on the test. Think of it like the highlights of the material. Having it on this separate sheet makes it easily reviewable and might help you remember it better. If the teacher gives you a study guide, make sure that you complete it. This is a great way to review the material. Many times, teachers will pull questions directly from the study guide or reword questions from the study guide. Study guides also help you focus your studying so you study the correct material. Gather a few classmates from your class to study together. Quiz each other, come up with possible test questions, and use each other's notes to fill in gaps in your own notes. You also can help explain concepts to each other that you might be confused about.
Summary: Give yourself enough time to study for the test. Study before the test. Analyze previous tests. Mix up your studying techniques. Find the most important concepts. Get tutored. Make a review sheet. Complete the study guide. Form study groups.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Pay attention to how the guy asks you out and how he responds when you invite him. Good guys will value your time, but a player won't.  Players usually ask you out on short notice. Since they aren't genuinely looking forward to seeing you, they turn you into a backup plan and ask you out only when they don't have anything “better” lined up for an evening. If you always get a “maybe” from the guy when you ask him out, it could mean that he doesn't want to commit in case another, more preferable offer comes up. A man who frequently cancels last-minute might do so for similar reasons. Players are inconsistent in their affections and may sway from one extreme to the other. You may not hear from him in weeks, and then suddenly, he'll start bombarding you with more attention than you can handle.  During “cold” periods, there's a good chance that he's spending his time with other women and is too busy with them to bother with you. During his “hot” periods, he's either lost his other options or lost interest in them. As a result, he returns to you in an effort to fill the void. If the two of you always meet at night, try asking him for a daytime date. Most players will strongly resist and reject the idea, and the excuses they give for doing so are usually pretty lame. If you can't change the time of the date, try changing the nature of it. Instead of spending time alone or going out for drinks, go somewhere with plenty of people and very little alcohol. The guy's odds of getting you into bed will decrease when you do this, so if he's a player, he won't be willing to make the change. Try to maintain eye contact when you're together in a public venue. Your eyes don't need to be locked the entire time, but his eyes should be directed your way for most of the date. Note that the occasional wandering eye may not be a terrible sign, but if his eyes are constantly wandering toward other people, there's a problem. Similarly, a wandering eye that remains stuck on another woman is also a bad sign. A player only cares about your body—and, more precisely, whether or not he gets to enjoy it. One of the best ways to weed out the players is to take things slow with every guy you meet. Players won't have the patience to stick around.

SUMMARY: Value your own time. Avoid hot-and-cold behavior. Change up your meeting place. Maintain eye contact. Move slowly.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Plaque is accumulation of food byproducts and proteins in your mouth, and tartar is hardened plaque. The most common sign of plaque/tartar is a yellow or brown color to teeth or gums, but there are some tests that can be done at home to easily identify plaque buildup. It usually does not cause symptoms until you have a cavity or an infected tooth, but noticeable dark spots or white spots may be tooth decay. When this occurs, a toothache is the most common symptom, but dentists have a variety of high-tech methods, like fluorescent light, magnifying glasses, and intraoral cameras, to find problems. Gingivitis is basically redness or swelling of the gums.  If left untreated it can turn into periodontal disease, with gums that become infected and pull away from teeth.  If this fits you, your teeth may not just be sensitive, but they may also begin to loosen! Cavities are holes or structural damage in the teeth. There may be no symptoms, as cavities can be quite small.  If symptoms occur, however, they may include: Pain, visible pits or holes in the teeth, or bad breath.  Those little holes may be asymptomatic now, but could worsen and lead to sensitivity. Through biting and chewing actions, old fillings can crack at varying times. Look for a darker circle surrounding the filling, which is usually the sign of bacterial infiltration. Also look for deep fillings; they may be irritating the tooth's nerve and causing pain. Deep fillings can also cause a crack in the tooth structure that may even break your tooth, if you have a particularly powerful bite. Broken or chipped teeth obviously go beyond decay and can expose pulp - the home of nerves within the teeth beneath enamel and dentin - causing severe pain and sensitivity.  Visit the dentist as soon as possible, before the chips/breaks cause significant sensitivity.
Summary:
Find any buildup of plaque or tartar on your teeth. Detect tooth decay. Gander at your gums. Check for cavities. Examine your fillings to identify any potential problems. Check for chips.