GCSE Maths Calculator Mistakes
Calculator papers still require careful thinking. Many students lose marks because they type the right method into the calculator incorrectly.
Common Calculator Mistakes
- Missing brackets
- Rounding too early
- Typing negative numbers incorrectly
- Using degrees and radians incorrectly
- Not checking whether the answer is sensible
Exam tip: Write the calculation before typing it into the calculator.
Common mistake: A calculator gives an answer, but it does not guarantee the method or input was correct.
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