COMMAND WORDS - AQA


Analyse

  Separate information into components to identify their characteristics (AO3)

Apply

  Put into effect in a recognised way (AO4)

Argue

  Present a reasoned case (AO3)

Calculate

  Work out the value of something (AO4)

Compare

  Identify similarities and differences (AO3)

Complete

  Finish a task by adding to given information (AO4)

Consider

  Review and respond to given information (AO3)

Contrast

  Identify differences (AO3)

Define

  Specify meaning (AO4)

Describe

  Set out characteristics (AO4)

Discuss

  Present key points about different ideas or strengths and weaknesses of an idea (AO3)

Evaluate

  Judge from available evidence (AO3)

Examine

  Investigate closely (AO3)

Explain

  Set out purpose or reasons (AO4)

Give

  Produce an answer from recall (AO4)

How (far)

  Work out the correct answer (AO4)

Identify

  Name or otherwise characterise (AO4)

Justify

  Support a case with evidence (AO3)

Name

  Give the correct title or term (AO4)

Outline

  Set out main characteristics (AO4)

Repeat (the pattern)

  Maths specific; repeat a given pattern (AO4)

State

  Express clearly and briefly (AO4)

What (is)

  Give the correct information (AO4)

Which

  Select or give the correct information (AO4)