To double check your bank statement, use the reconciliation form on the back. It allows you to 'balance' your checkbook. Balancing means figuring out of you have calculated everything correctly. Simply put, you take the balance shown on your account and subtract from it any outstanding checks. Then compare that number against the amount shown in your checking account register. If they are
. the same, then you have done your math correctly. For more help, see this website: www.ehow.com/how_2299584_balance-checkbook.html.