Don't rushthroughthe testTake yourtime/workat yourown speedFree!Don't getdiscouragedby hardquestionsCheck backin the text tolook foranswersDon't panicabout whatyou don'tknowBreatheEliminateobviouslywronganswersMake anoutline/planfor writingEliminatedistractionsBring alunchFlagquestionsyou want toreview laterRead ALLpossibleanswerchoicesBringsnacks forbetweensessionsYou gotthis!Showwhat youknowSkip hardquestionsfor later (ifpossible)StayfocusedGive thetest yourbest effortBring alightjacket orsweaterArriveon timeReread thequestionand youranswerDosomethingrelaxingwhen youget homeRelaxUse thescratchpaperprovidedRead theinstructionscarefullyFree!Bring a bookto read iffinishedearlyTake deepbreaths ifyou feelstressedGet enoughsleep thenight beforeSpend a fewminutes toBrain DumpTake a breakwhen youneed it, butnot too oftenDon'tgiveup!Eat ahealthybreakfastListencarefully tothe testinstructionsRead thequestion orproblemcarefullyHave a"can do"attitudeDon't rushthroughthe testTake yourtime/workat yourown speedFree!Don't getdiscouragedby hardquestionsCheck backin the text tolook foranswersDon't panicabout whatyou don'tknowBreatheEliminateobviouslywronganswersMake anoutline/planfor writingEliminatedistractionsBring alunchFlagquestionsyou want toreview laterRead ALLpossibleanswerchoicesBringsnacks forbetweensessionsYou gotthis!Showwhat youknowSkip hardquestionsfor later (ifpossible)StayfocusedGive thetest yourbest effortBring alightjacket orsweaterArriveon timeReread thequestionand youranswerDosomethingrelaxingwhen youget homeRelaxUse thescratchpaperprovidedRead theinstructionscarefullyFree!Bring a bookto read iffinishedearlyTake deepbreaths ifyou feelstressedGet enoughsleep thenight beforeSpend a fewminutes toBrain DumpTake a breakwhen youneed it, butnot too oftenDon'tgiveup!Eat ahealthybreakfastListencarefully tothe testinstructionsRead thequestion orproblemcarefullyHave a"can do"attitude

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 rush through the test
  2. Take your time/work at your own speed
  3. Free!
  4. Don't get discouraged by hard questions
  5. Check back in the text to look for answers
  6. Don't panic about what you don't know
  7. Breathe
  8. Eliminate obviously wrong answers
  9. Make an outline/plan for writing
  10. Eliminate distractions
  11. Bring a lunch
  12. Flag questions you want to review later
  13. Read ALL possible answer choices
  14. Bring snacks for between sessions
  15. You got this!
  16. Show what you know
  17. Skip hard questions for later (if possible)
  18. Stay focused
  19. Give the test your best effort
  20. Bring a light jacket or sweater
  21. Arrive on time
  22. Reread the question and your answer
  23. Do something relaxing when you get home
  24. Relax
  25. Use the scratch paper provided
  26. Read the instructions carefully
  27. Free!
  28. Bring a book to read if finished early
  29. Take deep breaths if you feel stressed
  30. Get enough sleep the night before
  31. Spend a few minutes to Brain Dump
  32. Take a break when you need it, but not too often
  33. Don't give up!
  34. Eat a healthy breakfast
  35. Listen carefully to the test instructions
  36. Read the question or problem carefully
  37. Have a "can do" attitude