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Command Terms

The document defines common command terms used in assessments. It separates the terms into three categories: 1) Terms like define, draw, label, list, and measure which require short answers without explanation. 2) Terms like annotate, calculate, describe, distinguish, estimate, and identify which require more detailed responses. 3) Terms like analyse, comment, compare and contrast, construct, deduce, design, determine, discuss, evaluate, explain, predict, sketch, and suggest which require in-depth responses that may include explanations, reasons, analyses, or proposed solutions.

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Command Terms

The document defines common command terms used in assessments. It separates the terms into three categories: 1) Terms like define, draw, label, list, and measure which require short answers without explanation. 2) Terms like annotate, calculate, describe, distinguish, estimate, and identify which require more detailed responses. 3) Terms like analyse, comment, compare and contrast, construct, deduce, design, determine, discuss, evaluate, explain, predict, sketch, and suggest which require in-depth responses that may include explanations, reasons, analyses, or proposed solutions.

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COMMAND TERMS

ASSESSMENT OBJECTIVE 1
 Define: Give the precise meaning of a word, phrase, concept
or physical quantity.

 Draw: Represent by means of a labeled, accurate diagram or


graph, using a pencil. A ruler (straight edge) should be used
for straight lines. Diagrams should be drawn to scale. Graphs
should have points correctly plotted (if appropriate) and
joined in a straight line or smooth curve.

 Label: Add labels to a diagram.


 List: Give a sequence of brief answers with no explanation.
 Measure: Obtain a value for a quantity.
 State: Give a specific name, value or other brief answer
without explanation or calculation.

ASSESSMENT OBJECTIVE 2
 Annotate: Add brief notes to a diagram or graph.

 Calculate: Obtain a numerical answer showing the relevant


stages in the working (unless instructed not to do so).

 Describe: Give a detailed account.

 Distinguish: Make clear the differences between two or more


concepts or items.

 Estimate: Obtain an approximate value.

 Identify: Provide an answer from a number of possibilities.

 Outline: Give a brief account or summary.


ASSESSMENT OBJECTIVE 3

 Analyse: Break down in order to bring out the essential


elements or structure.
 Comment: Give a judgment based on a given statement or
result of a calculation.
 Compare and Contrast: Give an account of the similarities
between two (or more) items or situations, referring to both (all)
of them throughout.
 Construct: Display information in a diagrammatic or logical
form.
 Deduce: Reach a conclusion from the information given.
 Design: Produce a plan, simulation or model.
 Determine: Obtain the only possible answer.
 Discuss: Offer a considered and balanced review that
includes a range of arguments, factors or hypotheses. Opinions
or conclusions should be presented clearly and supported by
appropriate evidence.

 Evaluate: Make an appraisal by weighing up the strengths


and limitations.
 Explain: Give a detailed account including reasons or causes.
 Predict: Give an expected result.
 Sketch: Represent by means of a diagram or graph (labeled as
appropriate). The sketch should give a general idea of the
required shape or relationship, and should include relevant
features.

 Suggest: Propose a solution, hypothesis or other possible


answer.

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