<p>So I've been making bad grades in Math mostly b/c of careless mistakes (e.g. thinking 56 / 9 = 6 or 135 / 5 = 17). </p>
<p>I'm not allowed to use a calculator on tests. How can I make sure I don't make these careless errors? It's really p***ing me off</p>
<p>Just take it easy man, there’s plenty of time to finish and check your work :)</p>
<p>When I finish the test, I re-take it (cover up answers, and see if I get the same one), and if I don’t I figure out why.</p>
<p>Slow down and write out every step usually does the trick. If you don’t like that idea, then try to recheck/redo the test after you finished.</p>
<p>Why does everyone assume I don’t check my work? I do but I still make those same mistakes.</p>
<p>Then slow down when you check your work or when you take the test.</p>
<p>I’m not that good at pacing myself. I have a watch, but I don’t know how fast I should be going. If I slow down too much, then I don’t finish, so I get all paranoid that I won’t have a enough time, so I go quickly.</p>
<p>There’s nothing in the world I hate more than Math. You may think you know it, but in reality you don’t.</p>
<p>Sleep more the prior night</p>
<p>Before a test, I would usually make a list of things I have to watch and memorize that list along with the material. These lists typically weren’t long; they would just remind me of a few things I would keep forgetting in my homework. So if you know you have trouble with doing certain division, then make a list of those. And if you see those on your test, you will be reminded to work more carefully/not make stupid errors while you are working. Just a thought. </p>
<p>I hope you figure out something that works for you.</p>
<p>Count on your fingers.</p>
<p>Are you getting 8-9 hours of sleep on a regular basis?</p>
<p>Put everything that goes through your head on paper. You’ll slow down.</p>
<p>CAREFULLY analyze the question.Take your time, if you don’t finish, I’m sure they’ll let you finish it at lunch or after school. Persistence and Stamina is what I was taught. As long as you take your time, you’ll be alright. Not necessarily implying you rush, but just be careful.</p>
<p>^ When I didn’t finish the first quiz of the year, my teacher wouldn’t let me finish. Also, I am required to show all my work. That’s why I’m so pressured to move quickly.</p>
<p>What is the optimal number of hours to do my best? And what should I eat in the morning?</p>
<p>I would go about studying for 2-3 hours at the very least, considering the courses you’re taking this year. Uhhh, In terms of breakfast I wouldn’t know. But of course no sweets or caffeine :D</p>
<p>Iono if it works for you or not, but I tend to have really weird tactics. If you want to try mines, search for a fine girl in your class, do the math in your head and pretend her back is the scratch paper.</p>