Command Words

Question 1

What phrase should you use to assess what you need to do for each question to gain full marks? Also what does it stand for?

Answer 1

CTF

Command Topic Focus

Command- What process must I follow to satisfy the command word

Topics-What topics are involved within the question, what do I know about this topics

Focus-Spend a few seconds planning your answer, is specific for the needs of the athlete/person

Question 2

Apply

Answer 2

Put into effect in a recognised way.

Question 3

Calculate

Answer 3

Work out the value of something.

Question 4

Compare

Answer 4

Identify similarities and/or differences.

Question 5

Consider

Answer 5

Review and respond to given information.

Question 6

Define

Answer 6

Specify meaning.

Question 7

Describe

Answer 7

Set out characteristics.

Question 8

Discuss

Answer 8

Present key points about different strengths and weaknesses of an idea.

Question 9

Evaluate

Answer 9

Judge from available evidence.

Question 10

Explain

Answer 10

Set out purposes or reasons.

Question 11

Identify

Answer 11

Name or otherwise characterise.

Question 12

Illustrate

Answer 12

Present clarifying examples.

Question 13

Interpret

Answer 13

Translate information into a recognisable form.

Question 14

Justify

Answer 14

Support a case with evidence.

Question 15

Outline

Answer 15

Set out the main characteristics.

Question 16

State

Answer 16

Express clearly and briefly.

Question 17

Suggest

Answer 17

Present a possible case/solution.

Question 18

What are the allocation of marks for a 6 mark and a 9 mark question?

Answer 18

6 mark- AO1=1 AO2=2 AO3=3
9 mark- AO1=2 AO2=2 AO3=5

Question 19

What command words do you need to follow for the AO1, AO2 and AO3 marks?

Answer 19

AO1=Define/Identify

AO2= Apply to the individual (Explain process, including an example)

AO3= Strength/Weakness —> Specify the outcome to performance