Properties and constructions common mistakes

Common mistakes

• Circle theorems common mistake 1

  Writing a final answer without showing the method that justifies it. This can weaken answers for: [Higher only] Use circle theorems to prove related geometric results..

  Fix itShow the method first, then give the final answer in the required form. Apply this directly to Circle theorems.

• Coordinate geometry common mistake 1

  Writing a final answer without showing the method that justifies it. This can weaken answers for: [Foundation and Higher] Solve geometrical problems on coordinate axes..

  Fix itShow the method first, then give the final answer in the required form. Apply this directly to Coordinate geometry.

• Properties of three-dimensional shapes common mistake 1

  Writing a final answer without showing the method that justifies it. This can weaken answers for: [Foundation and Higher] Identify properties of faces, surfaces, edges and vertices of cubes, cuboids, prisms, cylinders, pyramids, cones and spheres..

  Fix itShow the method first, then give the final answer in the required form. Apply this directly to Properties of three-dimensional shapes.

• Plans and elevations common mistake 1

  Writing a final answer without showing the method that justifies it. This can weaken answers for: [Foundation and Higher] Interpret plans and elevations of three-dimensional shapes..

  Fix itShow the method first, then give the final answer in the required form. Apply this directly to Plans and elevations.

• Plans and elevations common mistake 1

  Writing a final answer without showing the method that justifies it. This can weaken answers for: [Foundation and Higher] Construct plans and elevations of three-dimensional shapes where tier-appropriate..

  Fix itShow the method first, then give the final answer in the required form. Apply this directly to Plans and elevations.