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Master GCSE maths by understanding the traps, learning the techniques, and thinking like an examiner.
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Top Mistakes to Avoid
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#1
Thinking $(a + b)^2 = a^2 + b^2$ "The Binomial Blunder"
Algebra & Graphs
#2
Adding the percentage instead of multiplying "The Add-On Error"
Number & Proportion
#3
Dividing by one ratio part instead of the total "The Part-Total Mixup"
Number & Proportion
#4
Forgetting to change the sign when moving terms "The Sign Slip"
Algebra & Graphs
#5
Dividing by the new value instead of the original "The Denominator Disaster"
Number & Proportion
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