GCSE Maths Describe Questions
Describe questions ask students to explain what is happening in a graph, pattern, transformation or data set using accurate mathematical language.
Where Describe Questions Appear
- Graphs and trends
- Transformations
- Sequences
- Scatter graphs and correlation
Exam tip: Use precise words such as increasing, decreasing, positive correlation, reflection, rotation or translation.
Common mistake: Vague answers such as “it goes up” may not be enough for full marks.
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