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of contents
16 Testing Tips and Strategies Posters for the
Classroom (COLOR OR Black & white)
17 page testing tips and strategies booklet for
students
1 printable testing strategies for taking reading
tests (perfect for student binders)
1 printable testing strategies for taking math tests
(perfect for student binders)
1 Finding the right answer poster for the classroom
14 review strategies cards for the teacher (Perfect on
a key ring)
1 Testing Challenge printable for students
Reading conference record for teacher and student
Math conference record for teacher and student
Testing strategies bookmarks for students (using
the relax & cubes method) (separate file)
Relax & cubes poster set for the classroom.
(separate file)
testing desk tags & special note for parents
(separate file)
the test
Go to bed early,
and get up on
time! Eat a light,
healthy breakfast
such as: eggs,
toast, non-sugary
cereal, fruit, &
milk. Be at school
on time!
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the test
If allowed, drink
plenty of water!
Water is brain
food! Chew
sugar-free gum,
or use mints to
help you focus!

basics
You must bubble
your answers
correctly! Be
sure to color in
each circle
neatly and dark.
Completely fill
the circle and
erase any stray
marks.
& learn
Listen carefully
to your teachers
directions. Look
for and read ALL
directions you
see during the
test. Look for
important words
in bold or italics.

questions
Skim the
questions (not
answers) before
you read a story
so you can
search for the
answers as you
read.

& Re-READ
Read and
re-read the
question and
ALL answer
choices
carefully
before choosing
your answer.

back!!!
Always LOOK
BACK to find the
answers in the
text. Mark
where you find
the answer.
Prove that you
choosing the
best answer
choice!
out
Cross out 2
answer choices
you know could
not possibly be
the answer.
Focus on the 2
answer choices
you have left to
find the best
answer.
key words
Circle, underline,
or box key
words in the
questions. These
are important
words that will
help you find the
correct answer!

your time
If you dont
know the answer
to a question,
skip it. Make a
light mark on
your answer
sheet to remind
yourself to come
back to it later.
operations
In Math, look for
words that tell
you to add,
subtract, multiply
or divide. If
numbers are in
word form write
the standard
form over them.
your work
NEVER solve a
math problem in
your head!
Always show
your work to
prove that you
have the correct
answer even if
you think you
are right!
again
In math, if your
answer does not
match one of the
choices, work the
problem again.
Re-working the
problem will help
you catch a
possible
mistake.
it up
In math, make
sure you
line up your
numbers
correctly before
working the
problem.
Be neat!

eyes
Look back over
your test when
you finish. Make
sure you have
answered every
question with
only one answer
choice. Check
your bubbles!
positively
Believe in
yourself! Stay
focused and
relax! Pace
yourself!
You ARE
prepared!
the test
Go to bed early,
and get up on
time! Eat a light,
healthy breakfast
such as: eggs,
toast, non-sugary
cereal, fruit, &
milk. Be at school
on time!
the test
If allowed, drink
plenty of water!
Water is brain
food! Chew
sugar-free gum,
or use mints to
help you focus!

basics
You must bubble
your answers
correctly! Be
sure to color in
each circle
neatly and dark.
Completely fill
the circle and
erase any stray
marks.
& learn
Listen carefully
to your teachers
directions. Look
for and read ALL
directions you
see during the
test. Look for
important words
in bold or italics.

questions
Skim the
questions (not
answers) before
you read a story
so you can
search for the
answers as you
read.

& Re-READ
Read and
re-read the
question and
ALL answer
choices
carefully
before choosing
your answer.

back!!!
Always LOOK
BACK to find the
answers in the
text. Mark
where you find
the answer.
Prove that you
choosing the
best answer
choice!
out
Cross out 2
answer choices
you know could
not possibly be
the answer.
Focus on the 2
answer choices
you have left to
find the best
answer.
key words
Circle, underline,
or box key
words in the
questions. These
are important
words that will
help you find the
correct answer!

your time
If you dont
know the answer
to a question,
skip it. Make a
light mark on
your answer
sheet to remind
yourself to come
back to it later.
operations
In Math, look for
words that tell
you to add,
subtract, multiply
or divide. If
numbers are in
word form write
the standard
form over them.
your work
NEVER solve a
math problem in
your head!
Always show
your work to
prove that you
have the correct
answer even if
you think you
are right!
again
In math, if your
answer does not
match one of the
choices, work the
problem again.
Re-working the
problem will help
you catch a
possible
mistake.
it up
In math, make
sure you
line up your
numbers
correctly before
working the
problem.
Be neat!

eyes
Look back over
your test when
you finish. Make
sure you have
answered every
question with
only one answer
choice. Check
your bubbles!
positively
Believe in
yourself! Stay
focused and
relax! Pace
yourself!
You ARE
prepared!
strategies
That will help me do my best Name:
on the test!
Before the Test

Go to bed early, and get up on time!
Eat a light, healthy breakfast such as:
eggs, toast, non-sugary cereal, fruit,
& milk. Be at school on time!
During the Test

If allowed, drink plenty of water!
Water is brain food! Chew
sugar-free gum, or use mints to help
you focus!
Bubble Basics
You must bubble your answers
correctly! Be sure to color in each
circle neatly and dark.
Completely fill the circle and erase
any stray marks.
Listen & Learn

Listen carefully to your teachers
directions. Look for and read ALL
directions you see during the test.
Look for important words in
bold or italics.
Skim Questions
Skim the questions (not answers)
before you read a story so you can
search for the answers as you read.
Read & Re-read
Read and re-read the question and
ALL answer choices carefully before
choosing your answer.
Look Back
Always LOOK BACK to find the
answers in the text. Mark where you
find the answer. Prove that you
choosing the best answer choice!
cross out
Cross out at least 2 answer choices
that you know could not possibly be
the correct answer. Only focus on
the 2 answer choices you have left
to find the best answer.
key words
Circle, underline, or box key words in
the questions. These are important
words that will help you find the
correct answer!
watch your time

If you dont know the answer to a
question, skip it. Make a light mark
on your answer sheet to remind
yourself to come back to it later.
Math operations
In math, look for words that tell you
to add, subtract, multiply, or divide.
If numbers are in word form write
the standard form over them.
show your work
NEVER solve a math problem in your
head! Always show your work to
prove that you have the correct
answer even if you think you are
right!
check again
In math, look for words that tell you
to add, subtract, multiply or divide.
If numbers are in word form write
the standard form over them.
line it up
In math, make sure you line up your
numbers correctly before working
the problem. Be neat!
eagle eyes
Look back over your test when you
finish. Make sure you have
answered every question with only
one answer choice. Check your
bubbles!
think positively
Believe in yourself! Stay focused and
relax! Pace yourself!
You ARE prepared!

Strategies
1. Always read introduction in italics.
2. Read questions first (not answers) then read the passage.
3. Underline important facts or answers to questions as you read.
4. Read all answer choices!
5. Cross out 2 wrong answers before choosing the best answer.
6. LOOK BACK! Look back for answers to questions!
7. Pay close attention to words in boldface and italics.
8. Replace an answer choice with word in passage when trying to
find the meaning of a word.
9. Main Idea can often be found in the first or last paragraph!
10. When trying to find Authors Purpose ask yourself: Why did the
author use ( ), or italics or boldface? Why did they make the
character do certain things? Why did they write this? Who was
the audience?
1 1. ALWAYS check back over all your answers when you finish!
Check to make sure you havent skipped any questions.

Strategies
1. Always read introduction in italics.
2. Read questions first (not answers) then read the passage.
3. Underline important facts or answers to questions as you read.
4. Read all answer choices!
6. LOOK BACK! Look back for answers to questions!
7. Pay close attention to words in boldface and italics.
8. Replace an answer choice with word in passage when trying to
find the meaning of a word.
9. Main Idea can often be found in the first or last paragraph!
10. When trying to find Authors Purpose ask yourself: Why did the
author use ( ), or italics or boldface? Why did they make the
character do certain things? Why did they write this? Who was
the audience?

Strategies
1. Always read directions carefully.
2. Know what the question is asking you and underline it.
2. Notice key words in the questions. Underline, box, or circle them.
3. If you know your answer is incorrect, start over and try again.
4. Read ALL answer choices!
5. NEVER solve a math problem in your head! Always show your
work to prove that you have the correct answer.
7. Make sure you line up your numbers correctly before working
the problem. Keep your work neat to avoid careless mistakes!
7. Check to make sure you have correctly rewritten a problem.
8. If you get stuck, move on and come back to it later.
9. When possible, draw a picture or diagram to solve the problem.
10. If you are allowed to use a calculator use it!

Strategies
1. Always read directions carefully.
2. Know what the question is asking you and underline it.
2. Notice key words in the questions. Underline, box, or circle them.
3. If you know your answer is incorrect, start over and try again.
4. Read ALL answer choices!
5. NEVER solve a math problem in your head! Always show your
work to prove that you have the correct answer.
7. Make sure you line up your numbers correctly before working
the problem. Keep your work neat to avoid careless mistakes!
7. Check to make sure you have correctly rewritten a problem.
8. If you get stuck, move on and come back to it later.
9. When possible, draw a picture or diagram to solve the problem.
10. If you are allowed to use a calculator use it!

the right answer
STOP & THINK Read & re-read
about what the question.
you need to
know to help
Underline key
you! words!
SLOW DOWN Look back for

& read ALL of the answers
the answer to prove that
choices! you are right.
GO! Cross out at
Choose the least 2 wrong
best answer
from the
answer
choices given. choices before
deciding.

Strategy #1 Strategy #2
Decide as a class how to
make the letters A, B, C,
Divide students into teams
and D with body
of 4. Let students work
movements. Read a
together to read, discuss,
multiple choice question.
and answer multiple choice
Allow students time to
questions.
show the correct answer
with their body shapes.
Assign clap, snap, slap, or Label the corners of the
stomp as answer choice A, room A, B, C, or D. Read a
B, C, or D. Read a multiple multiple choice question.
choice question. Have Allow students time to
students sound their move to the corner of the
answer on the count of 3. room that identifies the
correct answer.
Assign students a letter A, B, Put class into 2 teams.
C, or D using letter cards. Read multiple choice
Read a multiple choice questions with the answer
question. Give students time already chosen. Teams
to think and then announce, discuss the answer and
Rise & Shine students agree to Deal or No Deal.
should stand up if they are Teams score points for
holding the correct answer.
correct answers.
Students work with a Each student has a multiple
partner to fan cards with choice question on a note
multiple choice questions. card. On a signal, students
They tell their partner to move around the room to
pick any card student pick a partner. Students ask
picks and reads it out loud. their questions to each other,
Partners work together to check their answer, swap
answer the question. cards & find a new partner.

Put students in teams of 2- Each student gets a
4. Give students vocabulary vocabulary word or
cards and have them lay definition. Students have 3
them face down. Students minutes to find the
flip and match terms to partner with the matching
definitions. The team with definition. Mix up the
the most matches in cards and play over and
allotted time wins. over.

On the board, display two Give partners a list of
vocabulary words and one vocabulary words and
definition. Students run to definitions. One partner
the board using fly draws a picture of the word.
swatters to swat the The other partner guesses
correct term. Mix it up and and reveals the answer.
use two definitions and one Partners switch roles and
keep score while playing.
vocabulary word.
Strategy #13
Partners are back to back.
Strategy #14
Teacher calls flip and partners Give partners 10 vocabulary
jump around to face each other. cards and have them
One partner shows a definition scramble them in a 2 x 5
of a vocabulary word. The other array. Teacher says go
partner names the word being and partners have one
defined. In 5 seconds, teacher minute to match up words
calls flop and partners jump
and definitions correctly.
back to back again. Partners
switch roles and continue.
Rotate sets of cards.
And games
for the classroom!
Ways to use these review strategies:

Cut, hole punch, and place cards on a metal ring for easy access.
Some review strategies will require additional prep, so review
the cards ahead of time so you will know what you need.
Some cards can are designed to be used with multiple choice
questions & others are designed to be used with vocabulary.
use these cards when students need a break from the
traditional paper/pencil review work.
these are fun ways to keep reviewing for the test while giving
students the opportunity to move in the classroom!
challenge for _________
Practice for the BIG test! Read and answer questions on reading or math practice
tests. Chart your progress! It is your job to graph your score of each test below.
See if you can beat your score each time. Remember to use testing strategies on
each practice test!
Title of Test
100
90
Percent Correct (Your grade)
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
challenge for _________
Practice for the BIG test! Read and answer questions on reading or math practice
tests. Chart your progress! It is your job to graph your score of each test below.
See if you can beat your score each time. Remember to use testing strategies on
each practice test!
Title of Test
100
90
Percent Correct (Your grade)
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
conference record
For ______________ Date _________
You read the question carefully and re-read to find the
YES NO SOMETIMES [R] answers.
You examined every answer choice before you chose
YES NO SOMETIMES [E] your answer.
You labeled your answer in the passage where you
YES NO SOMETIMES [L] found it.
YES NO SOMETIMES [A] You always checked your answers by looking back in the
passage.
You tried to X-out answers that could not possibly be
YES NO SOMETIMES [X] correct.
What can I work on to do better on reading tests?

___________________________________________________________
students signature teachers signature
_____________________ _____________________
conference record
For ______________ Date _________
You read the question carefully and re-read to find the
YES NO SOMETIMES [R] answers.
You examined every answer choice before you chose
YES NO SOMETIMES [E] your answer.
You labeled your answer in the passage where you
YES NO SOMETIMES [L] found it.
YES NO SOMETIMES [A] You always checked your answers by looking back in the
passage.
You tried to X-out answers that could not possibly be
YES NO SOMETIMES [X] correct.
What can I work on to do better on reading tests?

___________________________________________________________
_____________________ _____________________
conference record
For ______________ Date _________
You circled key numbers. If written in word form, you
YES NO SOMETIMES [c] wrote the standard form above word.
You underlined important parts of the question to figure
YES NO SOMETIMES [u] out what you were being asked to solve.
You boxed, circled, or underlined key words that tell you
YES NO SOMETIMES [b] what to do.
YES NO SOMETIMES [e] You evaluated steps you should take and eliminated
information not needed.
You showed your work, and you checked to make sure
YES NO SOMETIMES [s] your answer made sense.
What can I work on to do better on math tests?

___________________________________________________________
_____________________ _____________________
conference record
For ______________ Date _________
You circled key numbers. If written in word form, you
YES NO SOMETIMES [c] wrote the standard form above word.
You underlined important parts of the question to figure
YES NO SOMETIMES [u] out what you were being asked to solve.
You boxed, circled, or underlined key words that tell you
YES NO SOMETIMES [b] what to do.
YES NO SOMETIMES [e] You evaluated steps you should take and eliminated
information not needed.
You showed your work, and you checked to make sure
YES NO SOMETIMES [s] your answer made sense.
What can I work on to do better on math tests?

___________________________________________________________
_____________________ _____________________

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Listen & Learn

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SLOW DOWN Look back for

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