The Achievement Test is timed. Students should practice solving fraction equations without pausing between steps. If a specific step takes too long, it indicates that the fundamental rule (like finding a common denominator) is not yet second nature. Keep Scratch Work Clean
Forgetting to turn mixed numbers into improper fractions before multiplying or dividing.
: Beyond just the correct answer, instructors observe "study skills," such as focus, posture, and the ability to work without finger-counting or excessive scratching out.