IGCSE Mathematics Command Words

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Calculate
work out from given facts, figures or information, generally using a calculator
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Construct
make an accurate drawing
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Describe
state the points of a topic/give characteristics and main features
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Determine
establish with certainty
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Explain
set out purposes or reasons/ make the relationships between things evident/ provide why and/or how and support with relevant evidence
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Give
produce an answer from a given source or recall/memory
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Plot
mark point(s) on a graph
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Show (that)
provide structured evidence that leads to a given result
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Sketch
make a simple freehand drawing showing the key features
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Work out
calculate from given facts, figures or information with or without the use of a calculator
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Write
give an answer in a specific form
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Write down
give an answer without significant working
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Card 2

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make an accurate drawing

Back

Construct

Card 3

Front

state the points of a topic/give characteristics and main features

Back

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Card 4

Front

establish with certainty

Back

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Card 5

Front

set out purposes or reasons/ make the relationships between things evident/ provide why and/or how and support with relevant evidence

Back

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