Exam Command Words Quiz

What does the command word "Change...to" instruct you to do?

• Draw a diagram

• Change a value from one unit to another

• Describe a process

• Compare two values

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

When asked to "Circle" in an exam, what are you typically required to do?

• Draw a circle

• Circle the reason for your answer

• Compare two values

• Complete a table

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.2B

CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.7.2B

CCSS.L.8.2C

CCSS.L.9-10.1.C

What does the command word "Compare...and/to/with" require you to do?

• Add missing information

• Draw accurately

• Work out or identify values and say which is smaller/larger

• Change a value from one unit to another

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What is the task when you are asked to "Complete" something in an exam?

• Draw a diagram

• Add missing information to a table or diagram

• Describe a process

• Change a value from one unit to another

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

What does the command word "Construct" mean in an exam context?

• Describe a process

• Draw accurately

• Compare two values

• Change a value from one unit to another

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

What does "Convert...(in)to" instruct you to do?

• Describe a process

• Change a value from one numerical form to another

• Compare two values

• Add missing information

Tags

CCSS.7.NS.A.2D

CCSS.8.NS.A.1

What should be provided when describing a reflection transformation?

• Scale factor and center of enlargement

• Equation of the line of reflection

• Angle, direction, and center of rotation

• Translation vector

Tags

CCSS.8.G.A.3

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.5

What is required when the instruction says "Do not use a graphical method"?

• Use a calculator

• Algebraic manipulation or interpretation

• Draw a diagram

• Use a computer software

Tags

CCSS.8.EE.C.7B

How should you estimate a mean from grouped frequency?

• Use the highest value in the group

• Use class midpoints

• Use the lowest value in the group

• Use the median of the group

What should you do when asked to "Draw a sketch of" a graph or diagram?

• Provide a detailed and accurate depiction

• Use colors to highlight features

• Identify important features in a simple depiction

• Include a legend and scale