How do I stop my habit?

Question

On tests, I would write down an answer to the question and then cross it out to put another answer after thinking it over. After I get the test back, it appears that the first answer I wrote down is the write answer. (Example: I put 50 as my answer and then erased it to put 130. After the test, the answer is actually 50.) How do I stop this habit?

Answer 1

Just remember to trust your gut insticnt. I have this problem as well. You know how teachers always tell you to look over your test after you finished it? Well, I eventually had to stop. I'd give it a quick glance to make sure I didn't skip anything, but just tell yourself that you trust yourself enough not to need to go back over things again. I hope that made sense.

Answer 2

You just need to stop second guessing yourself and learn when your instincts are good and when they're not.

Also, it might help if you start third guessing yourself and do the question a third time and see if you come up with the first answer again.

Answer 3

Study a little bit more before a test!

Answer 4

Go with your instincts. Get a pencil without an eraser!Talk to your teacher!

Answer 5

well one teacher told me your first answer is usaully right. if u check ur paper and u are for sure it is the wrong answer then change it but if u really dont know keeep the first answer

Answer 6

It's true that your first reaction is always the correct reaction.
We still have our primal instincts.

Don't second guess yourself anymore.

Answer 7

i think you feel like your first instinct was wrong and so you pick another one. Dont do that . always go with your fist instinct even if its wrong.

Answer 8

just leave it the first time don't over think it

Answer 9

trust yourself and stop thinking when you dont need it anymore.