AQA Science Command Words

What does it mean to 'Analyse' information?

• Present a reasoned case

• Separate information into components and identify their characteristics

• Add notation or labelling to a graph

• Make an informed judgement

What is the purpose of 'Annotate'?

• To add notation or labelling to a graph, diagram or other drawing

• To identify similarities and/or differences

• To finish a task by adding to given information

• To draw conclusions from information provided

What does 'Apply' mean?

• To access worth against explicit expectations

• To identify differences

• To present an informed opinion

• To put into effect in a recognised way

What does it mean to 'Argue'?

• To present a reasoned case

• To work out the value of something

• To identify similarities and/or differences

• To review and respond to given information

What is the meaning of 'Assess'?

• To make an informed judgement

• To present an informed opinion

• To finish a task by adding to given information

• To draw conclusions from information provided

What does 'Calculate' involve?

• To work out the value of something

• To specify meaning

• To set out how something will be done

• To give an account of

What does it mean to 'Comment'?

• To present an informed opinion

• To identify differences

• To present different perspectives on an issue

• To draw conclusions from information provided

What does 'Compare' mean?

• To access worth against explicit expectations

• To identify similarities and/or differences

• To finish a task by adding to given information

• To review and respond to given information

What does it mean to 'Complete' a task?

• To work out the value of something

• To finish a task by adding to given information

• To present a reasoned case

• To present an informed opinion

What does 'Consider' involve?

• To present different perspectives on an issue

• To identify differences

• To review and respond to given information

• To access worth against explicit expectations