Misread direction errors - these errors occur when you skip directions or misunderstand directions but answer the question or do the problem anyway.
To avoid this type of error, read all the directions, carefully.
Careless errors - mistakes made which can be caught automatically upon reviewing the test.To avoid this type of error, watch for simple mistakes as you review the test.
Concept errors - mistakes made when you do not understand the properties or principles required to work the problem.To avoid this type of error in the future, you must go back to your textbook or notes and learn why you missed the problems.
Application errors - mistakes that you make when you know this concept but cannot apply it to the problem.To reduce this type of error, you must learn to predict the type of application problems that will be on the test.
Test Procedure errors - mistakes that you make because of the specific way you take tests, such as:
Study errors - mistakes that occur when you study the wrong type of material or do not spend enough time studying pertinent material. To avoid these errors in the future, take some time to track down why the errors occurred so that you can study more effectively the next time.
Reference:- Paul D. Nolting, Ph.D., Winning at Math, 1997 1989 by Academic Success Press, Inc
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