Watch outfor wordslike "None,Always,Never"Skip hardquestionsfor later (ifpossible)Guess onthe toughones...butNOT all thequestions!Have a"can do"attitudeYou gotthis!Don't rushthroughthe testReread thequestionand youranswerUse thescratchpaperprovidedEliminatedistractionsListencarefully tothe testinstructionsCheckback in thetext to lookfor answersRefocusif you getoff taskDon't getdiscouragedby hardquestionsTake deepbreaths ifyou feelstressedGive thetest yourbest effortDon'tgiveup!EliminateobviouslywronganswersPaceYourselfMake anoutline/planfor writingGet enoughsleep thenight beforeTake a breakwhen youneed it, butnot too oftenEat ahealthybreakfastFocus onyour test, notwhat othersare doingDosomethingrelaxingwhen youget homeRead thequestionsfirst onreadingselectionsYou knowmore thanyou think!IgnoredistractionsTrustyourinstincts!StayfocusedBeStrategic!Read ALLpossibleanswerchoicesRememberthis is justone test!Read thequestionor problemcarefullyRead theinstructionscarefullyWatch outfor wordslike "None,Always,Never"Skip hardquestionsfor later (ifpossible)Guess onthe toughones...butNOT all thequestions!Have a"can do"attitudeYou gotthis!Don't rushthroughthe testReread thequestionand youranswerUse thescratchpaperprovidedEliminatedistractionsListencarefully tothe testinstructionsCheckback in thetext to lookfor answersRefocusif you getoff taskDon't getdiscouragedby hardquestionsTake deepbreaths ifyou feelstressedGive thetest yourbest effortDon'tgiveup!EliminateobviouslywronganswersPaceYourselfMake anoutline/planfor writingGet enoughsleep thenight beforeTake a breakwhen youneed it, butnot too oftenEat ahealthybreakfastFocus onyour test, notwhat othersare doingDosomethingrelaxingwhen youget homeRead thequestionsfirst onreadingselectionsYou knowmore thanyou think!IgnoredistractionsTrustyourinstincts!StayfocusedBeStrategic!Read ALLpossibleanswerchoicesRememberthis is justone test!Read thequestionor problemcarefullyRead theinstructionscarefully

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