EliminatedistractionsRead ALLpossibleanswerchoicesBring alightjacket orsweaterSpend a fewminutes toBrain DumpHave a"can do"attitudeUse thescratchpaperprovidedStayfocusedShowwhat youknowCheck backin the text tolook foranswersListencarefully tothe testinstructionsGet enoughsleep thenight beforeSkip hardquestionsfor later (ifpossible)Don't getdiscouragedby hardquestionsFlagquestionsyou want toreview laterEliminateobviouslywronganswersFree!Take deepbreaths ifyou feelstressedEat ahealthybreakfastDon't rushthroughthe testGive thetest yourbest effortTake yourtime/workat yourown speedDosomethingrelaxingwhen youget homeRead theinstructionscarefullyBring a bookto read iffinishedearlyArriveon timeYou gotthis!Don'tgiveup!RelaxTake a breakwhen youneed it, butnot too oftenBring alunchFree!BreatheReread thequestionand youranswerRead thequestion orproblemcarefullyMake anoutline/planfor writingDon't panicabout whatyou don'tknowBringsnacks forbetweensessionsEliminatedistractionsRead ALLpossibleanswerchoicesBring alightjacket orsweaterSpend a fewminutes toBrain DumpHave a"can do"attitudeUse thescratchpaperprovidedStayfocusedShowwhat youknowCheck backin the text tolook foranswersListencarefully tothe testinstructionsGet enoughsleep thenight beforeSkip hardquestionsfor later (ifpossible)Don't getdiscouragedby hardquestionsFlagquestionsyou want toreview laterEliminateobviouslywronganswersFree!Take deepbreaths ifyou feelstressedEat ahealthybreakfastDon't rushthroughthe testGive thetest yourbest effortTake yourtime/workat yourown speedDosomethingrelaxingwhen youget homeRead theinstructionscarefullyBring a bookto read iffinishedearlyArriveon timeYou gotthis!Don'tgiveup!RelaxTake a breakwhen youneed it, butnot too oftenBring alunchFree!BreatheReread thequestionand youranswerRead thequestion orproblemcarefullyMake anoutline/planfor writingDon't panicabout whatyou don'tknowBringsnacks forbetweensessions

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