How To Win On "Are You Smarter Than A Fifth Grader?"
If you are - and you don't mind braving the heckles of 10-year-olds - you can potentially win big on this hit show. Here are some pointers.
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Step 1:
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Study Like a Fifth Grader
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Education companies make flash cards geared to each grade level. Get your hands on cards for grades 1-5 and drill yourself. Keep in mind that what's taught in 5th grade today may be closer to what you learned in 9th grade way back when.
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Step 2:
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Use Textbooks
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If you're weak in a particular subject, brush up on those areas using textbooks. Get the teacher's edition so you can check your answers.
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Step 3:
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Play Dumb When Auditioning
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The fun of "5th Grader" is watching adults get beaten by little kids. Past auditionees have speculated that the casting directors probably aren't looking for the sharpest tools in the shed. Consider saving your brightest thoughts for the show. But you will have to pass a test showing you have the minimal skills to play the game, so don't go into total idiot mode.
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Step 4:
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Know Your Classmates
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Here's your strategy: pick the kid whose strengths are your weak spots. Watch the show to deduce what each of the kids are good at.
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Step 5:
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Keep Your Cool
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The questions start coming-and so do the wisecracks. Swallow that pride and enjoy playing the part of the loveable buffoon. If you don't worry about being DUMBER than a 5th grader, you can focus on the questions and win some cash.
