Rushed through the problem.

Didn't understand what the question was asking you to do.

Generally knew what the problem was asking but misread a key detail in the question or text.

Entered a guess as time was running out.

Knew how to solve the problem, but made a small mistake in calculation.

Didn't know or forgot a key piece of information or formula needed to solve.

Knew how to solve the problem, but made a small slip-up, like a sign error or typo.

Knew what the problem was asking, but chose the wrong strategy to solve it.

Made a random guess without a clear strategy or understanding.

Category for when none of the other options apply.