Command words
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- Created on: 28-01-19 08:45
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- Command words
- Identify/state. name
- Recall or select one or more pieces of information.
- Define
- State the meaning of a term
- Calculate
- Produce a numerical answer, showing relative workings
- Label
- Add a label/labels to a given resource, graphic or image
- Draw/plot
- Create a graphical representa - tion or geographical information
- Compare
- Find the similarities and differences of two elements given in a question.
- Each response must relate to both elements and must include a statement of their similarity/difference.
- Describe
- Give an account of the main characteristic of something or the steps in a process.
- Statements in a response should be developed but do not need to include a reason.
- Explain
- Provide a reasoned explanation of how or why something occurs. An explaination requires a point.
- Some questions will require the use of annotated diagrams to support the explanation.
- Suggest
- Apply an understanding to provide a reasoned explanation of how or why something may happen. A suggested explanation requires a point.
- Examine
- Break something down into single processes and say how each one contributes to the question's theme and how the components work together.
- Assess
- Use evidence to determine the relative significance to something. Give consideration to all factors and identify which are the most important.
- Analyse
- Investigate an issue by breaking it down into individual components and making logical, evidence -based connections about the causes and effects between the components.
- Evaluate
- Measure the value of something and ultimately provide a conclusion. Review information and then bring back together to form a conclusion and to draw up the results.
- Discuss
- Explore the strengths and weaknesses of different sides if an issue. Investigate the issue by reasoning or argument.
- Identify/state. name
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