Use thescratchpaperprovidedRead theinstructionscarefullyReread thequestionand youranswerDon'tgiveup!Get enoughsleep thenight beforeBeStrategic!Guess onthe toughones...butNOT all thequestions!You knowmore thanyou think!EliminateobviouslywronganswersDosomethingrelaxingwhen youget homeGive thetest yourbest effortRead thequestionsfirst onreadingselectionsStayfocusedCheckback in thetext to lookfor answersPaceYourselfRead ALLpossibleanswerchoicesEat ahealthybreakfastDon't rushthroughthe testTake a breakwhen youneed it, butnot too oftenWatch outfor wordslike "None,Always,Never"Refocusif you getoff taskEliminatedistractionsHave a"can do"attitudeIgnoredistractionsSkip hardquestionsfor later (ifpossible)You gotthis!Read thequestionor problemcarefullyFocus onyour test, notwhat othersare doingTake deepbreaths ifyou feelstressedRememberthis is justone test!Trustyourinstincts!Make anoutline/planfor writingDon't getdiscouragedby hardquestionsListencarefully tothe testinstructionsUse thescratchpaperprovidedRead theinstructionscarefullyReread thequestionand youranswerDon'tgiveup!Get enoughsleep thenight beforeBeStrategic!Guess onthe toughones...butNOT all thequestions!You knowmore thanyou think!EliminateobviouslywronganswersDosomethingrelaxingwhen youget homeGive thetest yourbest effortRead thequestionsfirst onreadingselectionsStayfocusedCheckback in thetext to lookfor answersPaceYourselfRead ALLpossibleanswerchoicesEat ahealthybreakfastDon't rushthroughthe testTake a breakwhen youneed it, butnot too oftenWatch outfor wordslike "None,Always,Never"Refocusif you getoff taskEliminatedistractionsHave a"can do"attitudeIgnoredistractionsSkip hardquestionsfor later (ifpossible)You gotthis!Read thequestionor problemcarefullyFocus onyour test, notwhat othersare doingTake deepbreaths ifyou feelstressedRememberthis is justone test!Trustyourinstincts!Make anoutline/planfor writingDon't getdiscouragedby hardquestionsListencarefully tothe testinstructions

Test Taking Strategies - Call List

(Print) Use this randomly generated list as your call list when playing the game. There is no need to say the BINGO column name. Place some kind of mark (like an X, a checkmark, a dot, tally mark, etc) on each cell as you announce it, to keep track. You can also cut out each item, place them in a bag and pull words from the bag.


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  1. Use the scratch paper provided
  2. Read the instructions carefully
  3. Reread the question and your answer
  4. Don't give up!
  5. Get enough sleep the night before
  6. Be Strategic!
  7. Guess on the tough ones...but NOT all the questions!
  8. You know more than you think!
  9. Eliminate obviously wrong answers
  10. Do something relaxing when you get home
  11. Give the test your best effort
  12. Read the questions first on reading selections
  13. Stay focused
  14. Check back in the text to look for answers
  15. Pace Yourself
  16. Read ALL possible answer choices
  17. Eat a healthy breakfast
  18. Don't rush through the test
  19. Take a break when you need it, but not too often
  20. Watch out for words like "None, Always, Never"
  21. Refocus if you get off task
  22. Eliminate distractions
  23. Have a "can do" attitude
  24. Ignore distractions
  25. Skip hard questions for later (if possible)
  26. You got this!
  27. Read the question or problem carefully
  28. Focus on your test, not what others are doing
  29. Take deep breaths if you feel stressed
  30. Remember this is just one test!
  31. Trust your instincts!
  32. Make an outline/plan for writing
  33. Don't get discouraged by hard questions
  34. Listen carefully to the test instructions