Overcoming Silly Mistakes on Math Tests

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Does anyone else make silly mistakes on math tests, such as blowing signs or factoring errors? I get through a test with new material on it, do really well on the material and understand the concepts, and make silly errors. When I turn the test in, I feel like I am handing in a perfect paper. Then I get it back and find out I made silly errors. What is the best way to correct this problem?
 
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