Top Reasons Why We Make Mistakes # 2038


Name:_____________________________________ Date:____________________________

We all make mistakes once in a while. Mistakes can cost us time (we have to correct them). Mistakes can lead to poor grades. Mistakes can be embarrassing.

Read these reasons why people make mistakes.

Not me

Me-just a little

Me-a lot
Do the reasons below describe you at all? Fill in the box at the right.

1.
I get tired
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2.
I become careless
. . .

3.
I get bored
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4.
I don't double-check my work
. . .

5.
I don't understand the assignment
. . .

6.
I don't read directions carefully
. . .

7.
I get distracted by other things
. . .

8.

 I rush to get finished . . .

9.

 I don't copy assignments in my assignment journal . . .

Write five things you can do to avoid making mistakes.
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Adapted from Study Strategies for Early School Success by Sirotowitz, Davis & Parker. Specialty Press, Inc. All rights reserved. This form may be copied for use in your practice.