Avoiding careless mistakes (1 Viewer)

[TheAL7]

Hey guys,

I've done alright in maths in the past and I understand the concepts after some practice, however I keep making stupid mistakes in the actual exam that cost me so many marks!! Like I could possibly get a top band score if I eliminated all my careless mistakes.
Do any of you know any ways that you successfully prevent dumb errors that you just cringe at after you get the paper back?

Thanks

 

[teridax]

It might have to do with your foundation tbh. Because if you continue making silly errors in your working, that could be a sign that your groundwork in maths isn't strong.

 

[TheAL7]

Ok then. How would u suggest improving my groundwork- revising, doing more Qs?

 

[Silly Sausage]

Unavoidable tbh. If you take uni math the lecturers even make the silliest of mistakes without noticing from time to time.
However, through practice you can minimise them.

 

[InteGrand]

Practise heaps of easy Q's.

 

[Speed6]

Master your basic algebra and then advance towards your harder algebra.

 

[Drsoccerball]

Check your answers after solving the question. In my latest ex 1 test I saved 8% by checking it after i did it.

 

[HecticSandWitch]

Check your answers after solving the question. In my latest ex 1 test I saved 8% by checking it after i did it.

Fuark I use this technique too are we solemates?????

 

[Drsoccerball]

Fuark I use this technique too are we solemates?????

I think we were destined to meet each other ?!?!

 

[Silly Sausage]

Fuark I use this technique too are we solemates?????

I think we were destined to meet each other ?!?!

 

[iforgotmyname]

I think the most important thing is having time at the end to check the easy questions (Esp ones that involve manipulating signs). Proving questions are nice cause you can't really have a wrong working for them, you either get the marks or you don't.

Doing a lot of question also helps to develop a 6th sense for the correct answer but it's not as reliable as just checking at the end.

 

[TheAL7]

Wow thanks guys! Didn't expect so much help!! (this is my first time using BoS)
You guys are great