Keywords (AQA GCSE Further Maths): Flashcards

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GCSE Mathematics Keywords Guide
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"Calculate" command word meaning

Work out numerical value (often after substitution)

"Evaluate" command word meaning

Give a numerical value for your answer

"Expand" command word meaning

Remove brackets

"Expand and simplify" command meaning

Remove brackets and collect like terms

"Factorise" command word meaning

Write as a product

"Draw (a graph)" command meaning

Use graph paper, plot accurately, join with line/curve

"Sketch (a graph)" command meaning

Show correct shape, label key points (no graph paper)

Key difference: Draw vs Sketch graph

Draw needs graph paper & accuracy; Sketch shows shape

"Plot" command word meaning

Mark points and join with straight line or curve

"Prove" command word meaning

Show all relevant steps with explanations/justifications

"Show that" command word meaning

Show all steps to reach the given result

"Hence" command word meaning

Use earlier work to deduce the result

"Hence or otherwise" command meaning

Using previous work is optional

"Write down" command word meaning

Answer should be obvious (no working needed)

"Explain" command word meaning

Give reasons in words, mathematical symbols, or both

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