Take deepbreaths ifyou feelstressedMake anoutline/planfor writingRead theinstructionscarefullyEat ahealthybreakfastGet enoughsleep thenight beforeHave a"can do"attitudeSkip hardquestionsfor later (ifpossible)EliminatedistractionsListencarefully tothe testinstructionsRead ALLpossibleanswerchoicesStayfocusedDosomethingrelaxingwhen you gethomeCheckback in thetext to lookfor answersTake yourtime/workat yourown speedYou gotthis!Give thetest yourbest effortReread thequestionand youranswerUse thescratchpaperprovidedRead thequestionor problemcarefullyDon't rushthroughthe testDon'tgiveup!Take a breakwhen youneed it, butnot too oftenDon't getdiscouragedby hardquestionsEliminateobviouslywronganswersTake deepbreaths ifyou feelstressedMake anoutline/planfor writingRead theinstructionscarefullyEat ahealthybreakfastGet enoughsleep thenight beforeHave a"can do"attitudeSkip hardquestionsfor later (ifpossible)EliminatedistractionsListencarefully tothe testinstructionsRead ALLpossibleanswerchoicesStayfocusedDosomethingrelaxingwhen you gethomeCheckback in thetext to lookfor answersTake yourtime/workat yourown speedYou gotthis!Give thetest yourbest effortReread thequestionand youranswerUse thescratchpaperprovidedRead thequestionor problemcarefullyDon't rushthroughthe testDon'tgiveup!Take a breakwhen youneed it, butnot too oftenDon't getdiscouragedby hardquestionsEliminateobviouslywronganswers

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. Take deep breaths if you feel stressed
  2. Make an outline/plan for writing
  3. Read the instructions carefully
  4. Eat a healthy breakfast
  5. Get enough sleep the night before
  6. Have a "can do" attitude
  7. Skip hard questions for later (if possible)
  8. Eliminate distractions
  9. Listen carefully to the test instructions
  10. Read ALL possible answer choices
  11. Stay focused
  12. Do something relaxing when you get home
  13. Check back in the text to look for answers
  14. Take your time/work at your own speed
  15. You got this!
  16. Give the test your best effort
  17. Reread the question and your answer
  18. Use the scratch paper provided
  19. Read the question or problem carefully
  20. Don't rush through the test
  21. Don't give up!
  22. Take a break when you need it, but not too often
  23. Don't get discouraged by hard questions
  24. Eliminate obviously wrong answers