Command Terms Math

Question 1

Obtain a numerical answer showing the relevant stages in the working.

Answer 1

Calculate**

Question 2

Give a judgement based on a given statement or result of a calculation.

Answer 2

Comment

Question 3

Display information in a diagrammatic or logical form.

Answer 3

Construct

Question 4

Make clear by reasoning or evidence, illustrating with examples or practical application.

Answer 4

Demonstrate

Question 5

Give a detailed account or picture of a situation, event, pattern, or process.

Answer 5

Describe

Question 6

Represent by means of a labelled, accurate diagram or graph, using a pencil. A ruler (straight edge) should be used for straight lines. Diagrams should be drawn to scale. Graphs should have points correctly plotted (if appropriate) and joined in a straight line or smooth curve.

Answer 6

Draw*******

Question 7

Obtain an approximate value for an unknown quantity.

Answer 7

Estimate

Question 8

Give a detailed account including reasons or causes.

Answer 8

Explain

Question 9

Provide an answer from a number of possibilities. Recognize and state briefly a distinguishing fact or feature.

Answer 9

Identify

Question 10

Give valid reasons or evidence to support an answer or conclusion.

Answer 10

Justify

Question 11

Add title, labels, or brief explantion(s) to a diagram or graph.

Answer 11

Label

Question 12

Obtain a value for quantity.

Answer 12

Measure

Question 13

Put ideas and information into a proper or systematic order.

Answer 13

Organize.

Question 14

Mark the position of points on a diagram.

Answer 14

Plot*

Question 15

Give an expected result of an upcoming action or event.

Answer 15

Predict

Question 16

Use a sequence of logical steps to obtain the required result in a formal way.

Answer 16

Prove

Question 17

Give the steps in a calculation or derivation.

Answer 17

Show***

Question 18

Represent by means of a diagram or graph (labelled as appropriate). The sketch should give a general idea of the required shape or relationship, and should include relevant features.

Answer 18

Sketch*******

Question 19

Obtain the answer(s) using algebraic and/or numerical and/or graphical methods.

Answer 19

Solve***

Question 20

Give a specific name, value or brief answer without explanation or calculation

Answer 20

State***

Question 21

Propose a solution, hypothesis or other possible answer.

Answer 21

Suggest

Question 22

Provide evidence that validates the result

Answer 22

Verify

Question 23

Obtain the answer(s), usually by extracting information. Little or no calculation is required. Working does not need to be shown.

Answer 23

Write down***

Question 24

Give an account of the similarities between two or more items or situations, referring to both (all) of them throughout.

Answer 24

Compare

Question 25

Give an account of similarities and differences between two (or more) items or situations, referring to both (all) of them throughout.

Answer 25

Compare and Constrast

Question 26

Give an account of differences between two (or more) items or situations, referring to both (all) of them throughout.

Answer 26

Contrast

Question 27

Reach a conclusion from the information given.

Answer 27

Deduce

Question 28

Obtain the only possible answer.

Answer 28

Determine

Question 29

Obtain the derivative of a function.

Answer 29

Differentiate

Question 30

Make clear the differences between two or more concepts or items.

Answer 30

Distinguish

Question 31

Obtain an answer showing relevant stages in the working.

Answer 31

Find*****

Question 32

Use the preceding work to obtain the required result.

Answer 32

Hence

Question 33

It is suggested that the preceding work is used, but other methods could also receive credit.

Answer 33

Hence or Otherwise

Question 34

Obtain the integral of a function.

Answer 34

Integrate

Question 35

Use knowledge and understanding to recognize trends and draw conclusions from given information.

Answer 35

Interpret

Question 36

Observe, study, or make a detailed and systematic examination, in order to establish facts and reach new conclusions.

Answer 36

Investigate

Question 37

Give a sequence of brief answers with no explanation.

Answer 37

List

Question 38

Obtain the required result (possibly using information given) without the formality of proof. “Show that” questions do not generally require the use of a calculator.

Answer 38

Show that