BreatheSkip hardquestionsfor later (ifpossible)EliminatedistractionsListencarefully tothe testinstructionsGive thetest yourbest effortRead theinstructionscarefullyYou gotthis!Make anoutline/planfor writingFlagquestionsyou want toreview laterSpend a fewminutes toBrain DumpFree!Bring alightjacket orsweaterTake deepbreaths ifyou feelstressedBringsnacks forbetweensessionsDon'tgiveup!Reread thequestionand youranswerBring a bookto read iffinishedearlyHave a"can do"attitudeRead thequestion orproblemcarefullyDon't rushthroughthe testTake a breakwhen youneed it, butnot too oftenRelaxTake yourtime/workat yourown speedDon't panicabout whatyou don'tknowRead ALLpossibleanswerchoicesFree!Dosomethingrelaxingwhen youget homeUse thescratchpaperprovidedEliminateobviouslywronganswersArriveon timeEat ahealthybreakfastBring alunchCheck backin the text tolook foranswersShowwhat youknowGet enoughsleep thenight beforeStayfocusedDon't getdiscouragedby hardquestionsBreatheSkip hardquestionsfor later (ifpossible)EliminatedistractionsListencarefully tothe testinstructionsGive thetest yourbest effortRead theinstructionscarefullyYou gotthis!Make anoutline/planfor writingFlagquestionsyou want toreview laterSpend a fewminutes toBrain DumpFree!Bring alightjacket orsweaterTake deepbreaths ifyou feelstressedBringsnacks forbetweensessionsDon'tgiveup!Reread thequestionand youranswerBring a bookto read iffinishedearlyHave a"can do"attitudeRead thequestion orproblemcarefullyDon't rushthroughthe testTake a breakwhen youneed it, butnot too oftenRelaxTake yourtime/workat yourown speedDon't panicabout whatyou don'tknowRead ALLpossibleanswerchoicesFree!Dosomethingrelaxingwhen youget homeUse thescratchpaperprovidedEliminateobviouslywronganswersArriveon timeEat ahealthybreakfastBring alunchCheck backin the text tolook foranswersShowwhat youknowGet enoughsleep thenight beforeStayfocusedDon't getdiscouragedby hardquestions

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