BTW - NEATNESS COUNTS!!! Don't lose points due to disorganized work. Use enough space to order and read digits or symbols clearly.
What does it mean when the teacher or your parents say, "Did you check your work?"????
Most students don't have a plan to "check" for things that could have gone wrong. Here are some concrete things to look for to more accurately "copy edit" math work.
Start by asking yourself...
It may seem like a lot to look for at first, but with practice, anyone can train himself to be aware of things that could potentially go wrong.