Support student confidence and improve written responses with this 2-page Science Command Words Desk Mat featuring 14 essential exam command words.

Designed for middle and high school and GCSE science, these printable desk mats provides clear, student-friendly explanations of what each command word requires — helping learners understand exactly how to structure their answers and sentence starters for each word.

What’s Included

✔ 2-page printable desk mat
✔ 1-page printable mini desk mats (ideal for folding and laminating)
✔ 14 commonly used science command words
✔ Clear, student-friendly definitions and sentence starters
✔ Guidance on how to answer each command word effectively
✔ Designed for easy printing (A4) or resizing to A3 for classroom use

Command Words Included

State • Describe • Explain • Compare • Evaluate • Identify • Determine • Analyse • Predict • Discuss • Justify • Contrast • Estimate • Show that •

Perfect For

Exam preparation
Independent work
Revision sessions
Supporting extended writing
Desk reference during lessons
Building exam confidence

Why Teachers Love It

Encourages independent thinking
Reduces repeated “What does evaluate mean?” questions
Supports structured scientific writing
Works alongside any curriculum (GCSE, IGCSE, NGSS, general science)
Print-and-go classroom support tool

Note
This desk mat is an ideal companion to the command word science worksheet series (sold separately).