calculate - work out an answer by following the operations given, estimate - use rounded, simpler numbers to arrive at a rough answer, complete - fill in the gaps, simplify (fractions, ratios) - reduce to simplest form or lowest terms, draw - create a neat, accurate drawing that shows key features., convert - switch between units of measure, show - write down all your working especially what you put in your calculator, sketch - draw something but not accurately label with measurements and details, find - identify what they are looking for from a table, list etc median or mode, round - make a number simpler but keep its value close to what it was, comment - write at least a sentence about what you see or have calculated, compare - a comment that means you mention how things are different or similar eg averages, speed, area, tick your answer yes or no - Tick the box or lose a mark., plot - mark points on a graph using a cross eg. coordinates, scatter graphs, check - do a reverse calculation, the opposite of what you did in your working out, approximate check - do a reverse calculation but make the numbers easier., explain - give reasons why you have chosen an answer ( yes/no), represent - display information in a chart or graph, write - give the answer without needing to show working out,

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