AS/A Level Skills Flashcards
Analyse
Separate information into components and identify their characteristics.
Calculate
Work out the value of something.
Choose
Select from a range of alternatives.
Comment
Present an informed opinion.
Compare
Identify similarities/differences.
Complete
Finish a task by adding to given information.
Consider
Review and respond to given information.
Describe
Set out characteristics.
Design
Set out how something will be done.
Discuss
Present key points.
Distinguish
Explain ways in which two things differ. Provide detail of characteristics that enable a person to know the difference between.
Draw
Produce a diagram.
Evaluate
Judge from available evidence.
Explain
Set out purposes or reasons.
Give
Produce an answer from recall or from given information.
Identify
Name or otherwise characterise.
Justify
Provide reasons, reasoned argument to support, possibly provide evidence.
Label
Provide appropriate names on a diagram.
Name
Identify using a recognised technical term.
Outline
Set out main characteristics.
Select
Choose or pick out from alternatives.
State
Express in clear terms.
Suggest
Present a possible case/solution.
What is meant by
Give a definition.
Which is
Select from alternatives.
Write
Provide information in verbatim form.
Describing concepts
A good answer needs to be accurate, detailed, and have clarity and coherence. If asked to explain this concept you might include an example.
Describing research studies
Always wise to provide details of the procedure and findings. A good answer should be accurate, detailed and have clarity and coherence.
Describing theories/explanations
A good answer is one that is accurate, detailed and has clarity and coherence. In addition, for longer answer questions organisation and use of specialist terminology are important.
Evaluations
Identify a criticism, make it relevant and then explain it well.
Essays on research studies
About half the marks are available for a description of the studies. Cover fewer studies but give lots of detail (as detail is what shows your understanding). The other marks are for evaluation.
Essays with application material
These questions include application in addition to describe and evaluate elements of an essay question. Required to make links between the theory and the stem presented.
Describing research
If asked to describe research related to….. then you can either describe research studies or theories or concepts.
