AQA Command Science words
Calculate - Use the numbers given in the question to work out the answer.
Choose - Select from a range of alternatives.
Compare - This requires the student to describe the similarities and/or differences
between things, not just write about one.
Complete - Answers should be written in the space provided, for example, on a
diagram, in spaces in a sentence or in a table.
Define - Specify the meaning of something.
Describe - Students may be asked to recall some facts, events or process in an
accurate way.
Design - Set out how something will be done.
Determine - Use given data or information to obtain and answer.
Draw - To produce, or add to, a diagram.
Estimate - Assign an approximate value.
Evaluate - Students should use the information supplied as well as their knowledge and
understanding to consider evidence for and against.
Calculate - Use the numbers given in the question to work out the answer.
Choose - Select from a range of alternatives.
Compare - This requires the student to describe the similarities and/or differences
between things, not just write about one.
Complete - Answers should be written in the space provided, for example, on a
diagram, in spaces in a sentence or in a table.
Define - Specify the meaning of something.
Describe - Students may be asked to recall some facts, events or process in an
accurate way.
Design - Set out how something will be done.
Determine - Use given data or information to obtain and answer.
Draw - To produce, or add to, a diagram.
Estimate - Assign an approximate value.
Evaluate - Students should use the information supplied as well as their knowledge and
understanding to consider evidence for and against.
