This exam tips covers Exam Tips within Fractions Basics for GCSE Mathematics. Revise Fractions Basics in Number for GCSE Mathematics with 12 exam-style questions and 22 flashcards. This topic appears less often, but it can still be a useful differentiator on mixed-topic papers. It is section 13 of 13 in this topic. Treat this as a marking guide for what examiners are looking for, not just a fact list.
Topic position
Section 13 of 13
Practice
12 questions
Recall
22 flashcards
Exam Tips
- Always simplify: Give answers in lowest terms unless told otherwise
- Show working: Even for "simple" fractions - method marks available
- Check sensibility: ½ of something should be less than the whole
- Mixed vs improper: Use the form the question uses unless specified
- Calculator fractions: Use fraction button, not decimals when exact answer needed