Error Log Habits
Track and learn from mistakes to build lasting test-taking skills.
What You'll Learn
- How to create and maintain an effective error log for tracking mistakes
- Techniques for identifying patterns in your errors across different problem types
- How to categorize questions by type to focus your study efforts
- Strategies for practicing under timed conditions and analyzing time-pressure errors
- A systematic approach for reviewing mistakes and preventing them in the future
- How to use mixed practice sets to simulate real test conditions
Before You Start
To get the most out of this unit, you should:
- Have a notebook or digital document ready for your error log
- Be comfortable with basic math operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division)
- Understand fractions, decimals, and percentages at a Grade 6 level
- Have completed some practice problems recently (you will use these to start your log)
- Be willing to look honestly at your mistakes—this is how we improve!
Time commitment: Each lesson takes approximately 20-30 minutes. Plan to complete one lesson per session and practice error logging between lessons.
Lessons
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Tracking Errors
Learn how to set up an error log and record your mistakes effectively.
Finding Error Patterns
Discover how to identify recurring mistakes and spot trends in your errors.
Categorizing Question Types
Learn to identify and label different question types to track errors more precisely.
Timed Practice Drills
Practice under time pressure and learn to identify errors caused by rushing.
Reviewing Your Mistakes
Master the three-step review process to turn errors into lasting learning.
Mixed Practice Sets
Apply your error logging skills with mixed-topic practice that simulates real tests.