LabeldiagramsPaceyourselfKeep agrowthmindsetKeep youreyes onyour ownpaperDouble-checkyour workThink backto whatyou’velearnedRereadthequestionRead alldirectionscarefullyEstimatebeforesolvingHighlightkeywordsUse memorytricks(acronyms,rhymes)TakedeepbreathsThinkbeforeyouanswerThinklike adetectiveCheckspellingandpunctuationDon’trushFree!VisualizetheanswerTrustyour firstinstinctShowyourworkBeconfident,notcarelessUse scrappaper formathBepreparedwithsuppliesRead theentirepassagebeforeansweringEat ahealthybreakfastBelieveinyourselfAnswerALL partsof thequestionReadeveryanswerchoiceFocusyourattentionDon’tleaveanythingblankStaypositiveCrossout usedanswersThink ofsimilarproblemsPicture aclassroomanchorchartUsecontextcluesUseprocess ofeliminationListencarefully toinstructionsBubbleneatlyAskquestionsif allowedGet agoodnight’ssleepEliminatewronganswersMakeconnectionsRememberanchorskillsDon'tgiveup!Use textevidenceRestate thequestion inyouranswerUnderlineimportantinfoThinkabout whatmakessenseUsegraphicorganizersSkip hardquestionsand comebackLabeldiagramsPaceyourselfKeep agrowthmindsetKeep youreyes onyour ownpaperDouble-checkyour workThink backto whatyou’velearnedRereadthequestionRead alldirectionscarefullyEstimatebeforesolvingHighlightkeywordsUse memorytricks(acronyms,rhymes)TakedeepbreathsThinkbeforeyouanswerThinklike adetectiveCheckspellingandpunctuationDon’trushFree!VisualizetheanswerTrustyour firstinstinctShowyourworkBeconfident,notcarelessUse scrappaper formathBepreparedwithsuppliesRead theentirepassagebeforeansweringEat ahealthybreakfastBelieveinyourselfAnswerALL partsof thequestionReadeveryanswerchoiceFocusyourattentionDon’tleaveanythingblankStaypositiveCrossout usedanswersThink ofsimilarproblemsPicture aclassroomanchorchartUsecontextcluesUseprocess ofeliminationListencarefully toinstructionsBubbleneatlyAskquestionsif allowedGet agoodnight’ssleepEliminatewronganswersMakeconnectionsRememberanchorskillsDon'tgiveup!Use textevidenceRestate thequestion inyouranswerUnderlineimportantinfoThinkabout whatmakessenseUsegraphicorganizersSkip hardquestionsand comeback

Test Taking Strategies - Call List

(Print) Use this randomly generated list as your call list when playing the game. 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. N-Label diagrams
  2. G-Pace yourself
  3. O-Keep a growth mindset
  4. I-Keep your eyes on your own paper
  5. O-Double-check your work
  6. B-Think back to what you’ve learned
  7. N-Reread the question
  8. B-Read all directions carefully
  9. G-Estimate before solving
  10. O-Highlight key words
  11. I-Use memory tricks (acronyms, rhymes)
  12. N-Take deep breaths
  13. Think before you answer
  14. I-Think like a detective
  15. Check spelling and punctuation
  16. B-Don’t rush
  17. B-Free!
  18. Visualize the answer
  19. Trust your first instinct
  20. I-Show your work
  21. Be confident, not careless
  22. N-Use scrap paper for math
  23. N-Be prepared with supplies
  24. I-Read the entire passage before answering
  25. O-Eat a healthy breakfast
  26. G-Believe in yourself
  27. B-Answer ALL parts of the question
  28. Read every answer choice
  29. I-Focus your attention
  30. G-Don’t leave anything blank
  31. O-Stay positive
  32. O-Cross out used answers
  33. O-Think of similar problems
  34. Picture a classroom anchor chart
  35. G-Use context clues
  36. Use process of elimination
  37. N-Listen carefully to instructions
  38. N-Bubble neatly
  39. B-Ask questions if allowed
  40. G-Get a good night’s sleep
  41. I-Eliminate wrong answers
  42. N-Make connections
  43. B-Remember anchor skills
  44. G-Don't give up!
  45. I-Use text evidence
  46. I-Restate the question in your answer
  47. B-Underline important info
  48. O-Think about what makes sense
  49. G-Use graphic organizers
  50. B-Skip hard questions and come back