READING FOR ACCURACY

 

There are two main uses for accurate reading

1. To gather information and understand what others have written.

2. To check for your own mistakes.

The first part of this pack gives you tips and techniques for reading for information.

The second part of this pack gives you lots of practice at checking for mistakes.



SAMPLE PAGE


CHECKING F
OR MISTAKES

ACTIVITY 3

You have completed the order form below for the items in the box.

Check that it is correct. Note down any mistakes.

You may wish to use a calculator to check the amounts.

16 x paper towels 12 x soap dispensers
17 x 750 cl bleach 2 x toilet brushes
52 x small soap - white 3 x soap holders

 

ORDER FORM

Quantity
Item
Colour
£ / item
Total
16
Paper towels  
0.50 p
8.50
21
Soap dispensers  
£1.50
31.50
17
570 cl bleach  
0.80 p
13.60
52
Small soap  
0.20 p
10.40
3
Soap holders  
0.80 p
2.40
         
         

 

Check your answer over the page.



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