GCSE Maths Sign Errors
Sign errors with positive and negative numbers are a common reason for lost GCSE Maths marks.
Where Sign Errors Happen
- Negative number arithmetic
- Expanding brackets
- Rearranging equations
- Coordinate work
Exam tip: Writing intermediate steps clearly can reduce sign mistakes.
Common mistake: Students sometimes rush subtraction involving negatives.
Video explanation
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