Don't getdiscouragedby hardquestionsRead thequestionor problemcarefullyCheckback in thetext to lookfor answersTake deepbreaths ifyou feelstressedTrustyourinstincts!Make anoutline/planfor writingDosomethingrelaxingwhen youget homeStayfocusedPaceYourselfGet enoughsleep thenight beforeRead thequestionsfirst onreadingselectionsYou gotthis!Don't rushthroughthe testYou knowmore thanyou think!Rememberthis is justone test!Listencarefully tothe testinstructionsGuess onthe toughones...butNOT all thequestions!Read ALLpossibleanswerchoicesIgnoredistractionsUse thescratchpaperprovidedEliminateobviouslywronganswersDon'tgiveup!Reread thequestionand youranswerWatch outfor wordslike "None,Always,Never"Focus onyour test, notwhat othersare doingRefocusif you getoff taskSkip hardquestionsfor later (ifpossible)Read theinstructionscarefullyGive thetest yourbest effortHave a"can do"attitudeTake a breakwhen youneed it, butnot too oftenBeStrategic!EliminatedistractionsEat ahealthybreakfastDon't getdiscouragedby hardquestionsRead thequestionor problemcarefullyCheckback in thetext to lookfor answersTake deepbreaths ifyou feelstressedTrustyourinstincts!Make anoutline/planfor writingDosomethingrelaxingwhen youget homeStayfocusedPaceYourselfGet enoughsleep thenight beforeRead thequestionsfirst onreadingselectionsYou gotthis!Don't rushthroughthe testYou knowmore thanyou think!Rememberthis is justone test!Listencarefully tothe testinstructionsGuess onthe toughones...butNOT all thequestions!Read ALLpossibleanswerchoicesIgnoredistractionsUse thescratchpaperprovidedEliminateobviouslywronganswersDon'tgiveup!Reread thequestionand youranswerWatch outfor wordslike "None,Always,Never"Focus onyour test, notwhat othersare doingRefocusif you getoff taskSkip hardquestionsfor later (ifpossible)Read theinstructionscarefullyGive thetest yourbest effortHave a"can do"attitudeTake a breakwhen youneed it, butnot too oftenBeStrategic!EliminatedistractionsEat ahealthybreakfast

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