Command Word |
Use |
Assess
|
Evaluate or estimate the quality of a given topic to make an
informed judgement, may include advantages and
disadvantages. |
Analyse |
Separate information into component parts.
Make logical, evidence-based connections between the
components.
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Calculate |
Work out the value of something, showing relevant working |
Choose |
Select from a range of alternatives (MCQ) |
Compare |
Identify similarities and/or differences |
Complete |
Finish a task by adding to given information |
Consider |
Review and respond to given information |
Define |
Give a definition or specify meaning of an idea or concept. |
Describe |
Give an account of or set out characteristics or features |
Discuss |
Present key points about different ideas or strengths and
weaknesses of an idea. There should be some element of
balance, although not necessarily equal weighting. |
Evaluate |
Review information and bring it together to make judgements
and conclusions from available evidence. Students may also use
their own understanding to consider evidence for and against. |
Explain |
Set out purposes or reasons or make something clear in relation
to a particular situation. An explanation requires understanding
to be demonstrated. |
Explain how |
Give a detailed account of a process or way of doing something.
Give examples Answers should include relevant examples in the context of the
question. |
Identify |
Name or otherwise characterise. |
Justify |
Support a case or idea with evidence. This might reasonably
involve discussing and discounting alternative views or actions. |
Label |
Add names, indicating their correct position to an image or
diagram |
List |
Give a selection of answers, as many as the question indicates. |
Name |
Identify using a recognised technical term. |
Outline |
Set out main the characteristics or features. |
Show |
Provide structured evidence to reach a conclusion. |
State |
Express in clear, brief terms. |
Summarise |
Brief statement of the main points. |
Suggest (what/why/how) |
Present a possible cause or solution. Apply knowledge to a new
situation to provide a reasoned explanation. |
Use or Using
(Figure 1, Table 2, the information
above/in the scenario, your own
knowledge and understanding) |
Answer must be based on information given in the question. In
some cases, students may be asked to use their own knowledge
and understanding. |
Work out |
Perform one or a set of steps or calculation to arrive at an
answer. |