Double-Checking Math Problems # 2041


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Errors in solving math problems are sometimes the result of careless mistakes. You can avoid making mistakes by double-checking your work. Find and circle the mistakes that Joseph made when he turned in this math paper and correct each one.


          1. 21 + 45 = 65                                                  7. 81 X 6 = 486


          2. 7 X 8 = 55                                                    8. 17 X 5 = 95


          3. 13 + 13 + 13 = 69                                         9. 12 - 4 = 7


          4. 1/2 + 1/2 = 1                                               10. 1 quarter plus 3 dimes = 40 cents


          5. 5 quarters plus 1 nickel plus                      11. pennies = $1.23


          6. 721 - 100 = 621                                          12. 234 x 12 = 2,708

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.