Command Words

Work out

Show how you reached the answer. Synonymous with "calculate" but emphasises the working.

Definition

"Work out" explicitly invites you to show your method. Examiners want to award method marks. Lay your working out clearly: line by line, with the key operation on each line.

Related terms

Calculate

Work out an exact value using the given numbers. Show your method.

Find

Determine the value or solution. Working not always required, but always shown by competent students.

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