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The terms include Calculate, Compare, Describe, Evaluate, Explain, and Suggest, each with specific instructions on the expected level of detail and approach. For instance, 'Calculate' requires showing working and units, while 'Compare' necessitates identifying similarities and differences. 'Describe' involves recalling facts or processes accurately, and 'Evaluate' demands consideration of evidence for and against a point, often concluding with a justified statement. 'Explain' focuses on answering 'why' an event occurs, typically using the word 'because'. Finally, 'Suggest' prompts students to apply their knowledge to new situations, often allowing for multiple correct answers based on scientific principles. The document emphasizes highlighting command terms in exam questions to ensure students fully understand the requirements of each task.","AQA GCSE Biology: Command Terms  \nThere are 9 possible command terms which AQA will use in your GCSE exam. They tell you what to do! Always highlight the command  \nterm to remind yourself what you are being asked to do.  \n\n| Calculate\u003Cbr>Students should use numbers given in the question to work out the answer.\u003Cbr>􀁸 show their working,\u003Cbr>􀁸 give the units | Compare\u003Cbr>This requires the student to describe the similarities and/or differences between things, not Just write about one.\u003Cbr>If students are asked to ‘compare x with y’ they need to write down something about x compared to y using comparative words such as\u003Cbr>better, more than, less than, quicker, more expensive, on the other hand |  |  |  |  | |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| Describe\u003Cbr>Students may be asked to recall some facts, events or a process in an accurate way. For example a trend in some data.\u003Cbr>􀁸 Describe the full line/curve on a graph, e.g. it increased, then reached a peak, then decreased (imagine you were trying to describe the shape of the graph to someone who’d never seen it)\u003Cbr>􀁸 Use words like quickly, slowly, increase and decrease\u003Cbr>􀁸 Quote some numbers, e.g. it reached a peak at 3 minutes. |  |  | Evaluate\u003Cbr>Student should use the information supplied as well as their knowledge and understanding to consider evidence for and against. Write down some of the points for and against both methods to develop an argument. A mark may also be available for a clear and justified conclusion |  | Explain\u003Cbr>Students should say WHY something is happening. 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