Most Common GCSE Maths Percentage Mistakes
Percentage questions appear frequently in GCSE Maths exams and often involve several calculation steps.
Frequent Percentage Errors
- Using the wrong multiplier
- Confusing percentage increase and decrease
- Incorrect calculator entry
- Problems with reverse percentages
Exam tip: Estimating answers first can help students notice calculator mistakes.
Common mistake: Students sometimes subtract percentages directly instead of using proper methods.
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