# Test Scores

## An Advanced Mathematics Lesson Starter Of The Day

Do you know how to add fractions?

Sam scored $$\frac{7}{10}$$ on paper 1 and $$\frac{8}{10}$$ on paper 2.

What is Sam’s overall exam score?

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This starter has scored a mean of 3.5 out of 5 based on 2 votes.

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Tuesday, August 28, 2018

"It is a common misconception that when adding fractions you add together both the numerators and denominators. Can you explain why that incorrect method seems to work in this situation?"

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