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How to avoid making careless mistakes - Gerymc - Nov 7, 2018
I'm sort of frustrated in school right now. In my math, I'm really struggling on tests, not because they're hard, but because I make dumb mistakes. I know how to solve the problem, but I make FUCKING DUMB mistakes like saying 15 * 6 is 30. I do this in all my other classes, too. In science it happens some from not reading the full question and directions, but that is an easier fix. In math, it's not that that I'm not reading the question or I legitimately do not know, but rather I am making simple mistakes. Any ideas on how to stop this? It's hurting my grade.
RE: How to avoid making careless mistakes - PerfectStorm - Nov 7, 2018
Are you experiencing anxiety at times where you make the mistakes?
RE: How to avoid making careless mistakes - Gerymc - Nov 7, 2018
(Nov 7, 2018 06:19 PM)PerfectStorm Wrote: Are you experiencing anxiety at times where you make the mistakes?
Not really. I'm a little bit anxious, as I am for every test, but by no means would I call it full-blown anxiety.
RE: How to avoid making careless mistakes - PerfectStorm - Nov 7, 2018
(Nov 7, 2018 06:23 PM)jdugerymc Wrote: Not really. I'm a little bit anxious, as I am for every test, but by no means would I call it full-blown anxiety.
Is it a timed test against the clock
RE: How to avoid making careless mistakes - Gerymc - Nov 7, 2018
(Nov 7, 2018 06:24 PM)PerfectStorm Wrote: Is it a timed test against the clock
We have a time limit, but there is no advantage if you finish early. I don't think I'm rushing on it.
RE: How to avoid making careless mistakes - PerfectStorm - Nov 7, 2018
(Nov 7, 2018 06:26 PM)jdugerymc Wrote: We have a time limit, but there is no advantage if you finish early. I don't think I'm rushing on it.
Well im sure you practice at home right? Do you make mistakes on that homework too.
RE: How to avoid making careless mistakes - Gt403cyl - Nov 7, 2018
After you answer a question move to the next, but when you have that one solved go to the previous and double check it with a fresh mind.
A little trick I learned in school is to do this for the entire test/quiz rather than just going with it.
RE: How to avoid making careless mistakes - PerfectStorm - Nov 7, 2018
(Nov 7, 2018 06:31 PM)Gt403cyl Wrote: After you answer a question move to the next, but when you have that one solved go to the previous and double check it with a fresh mind.
A little trick I learned in school is to do this for the entire test/quiz rather than just going with it.
This does help too actually. Some of my professors told me to do this actually.
RE: How to avoid making careless mistakes - Black Lives Matter ~ - Nov 7, 2018
My advice is to think before you speak! Do the math in your mind, and practice.
RE: How to avoid making careless mistakes - Nima304 - Nov 7, 2018
Just do the entire test, then go through it again and recheck all of your answers. Be really verbose with showing your work on math and whatnot so you can verify you did everything properly.
RE: How to avoid making careless mistakes - .irie - Nov 7, 2018
Definitely agree with everyone above, do your test normally and take your time. Try your best to finish at least 5 minutes before it's time's up and check all of your work and answers thoroughly .
RE: How to avoid making careless mistakes - ethelooking - Sep 22, 2020
You can try some tips here:
Give Full Attention To What You're Doing. Always focus on your tasks and projects first.
Avoid Distractions. Distractions make you prone to mistakes.
Take Breaks.
Ask Questions.
Create a Checklist.
RE: How to avoid making careless mistakes - AmineB - Oct 6, 2020
1- Give Full Attention To What You're Doing. Always focus on your tasks and projects first.
2-Avoid Distractions. Distractions make you prone to mistakes.
3- Take Breaks. .
4- Ask Questions. .
5- Create a Checklist.
6- Be Clear About Your Role.