
There are a range of mistakes that can be made in an exam, although some are more common than others. The 10 most common mistakes for GCSE Maths exams are:
- Watch out for mixed units
- Do not cramp your working out – it is too difficult to read and you will get confused
- Make sure that your Calculator is in degrees mode when answering trigonometry questions.
- Must show your working out – if you make a mistake, you can still get method marks
- Use the marks given as a guideline for detail
- Don’t rush the paper
- Use time management wisely – a good estimate is 1 minute per mark
- Read the question carefully – underline keywords if necessary
- Make sure you Square Root the answer during the Pythagoras Theorem question.
- Beware of the Calculator Paper
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