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Silly mistakes in math exams are a common concern among students, often leading to lower scores despite understanding the material. Strategies to minimize these errors include practicing under timed conditions to simulate exam pressure, carefully reading each question to ensure comprehension, and double-checking work before submitting answers. Developing a systematic approach to problem-solving can also help reduce mistakes, as can maintaining a calm mindset during the exam. Regularly reviewing past mistakes and identifying patterns can provide insights into common errors, allowing for targeted improvement.
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In maths exams, I always make silly mistakes, any advice how I can prevent it?

It may be weird but in other exams, like physics, I makes very little silly mistakes but in maths, I always make a lot of silly mistakes. :frown:
 
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