I need some help

[GhoSt]

I am having huge problems remembering things, especially in school. I used to always be one of the smarter kids in the class, but recently I don't really seem to be picking up the information we get taught. I study before tests but I can never seem to bring up the relevant information for a question in exams.

Do you guys have any idea what I can do. I can rule out a few things:
-I have a good diet, and am definitely not overweight.
-I go to a all boys school so in class I am not distracted by the ladies.
-I do infact listen in class.

I'm thinking perhaps I am not getting enough sleep, I am going to start trying to get an extra hour or two a night.
I really need to do well in these coming exams as they decided weather or not I get accepted into university. Maybe I am blowing all this out of proportion but I was hoping one of you had been through something similar and could drop some knowledge.

[Luke]

Stressing about this too much then you should, and forgetting everything else?

[MeltedCrayons]

Do you forget non-school related things? Like chores?

Sleep is important, but as previously posted, it sounds more to be stress than anything. Which I shall add is completely normal considering your circumstances. Do something your passionate about for one hour or so to help reduce the stress. I personally enjoy reading.

This article may also help: http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/happiness-in-world/200911/how-remember-things