Maths command terms

Give a sequence of brief answers with no explanation

• list

• predict

• contrast

• differentiate

Propose a solution, hypothesis or other possible answer

• Suggest

• State

• Sketch

• Show

Represent with a labelled, accurate diagram or graph, using a pencil.

• Estimate

• Contrast

• Draw

• Identify

Mark the position of points on a diagram.

• predict

• plot

• draw

• label

Obtain the only possible answer

• Describe

• Differentiate

• Integrate

• Determine

Give the steps in a calculation

• Calculate

• Explain

• Show

• Solve

Represent by means of a diagram or graph.

• construct

• draw

• sketch

• show that

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

• Contrast

• Construct

• Calculate

• Comment

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

• State

• Describe

• Comment

• Show

Obtain the answer(s), ususally by extracting information.

• verify

• find

• identify

• write down