Key NESA Terms

Question 1

Identify

Answer 1

recognise and name
1 mark
a few words (1 sentence)

Question 2

Outline

Answer 2

sketch in general terms, indicate main features of - ie what is it
1-2 marks for each item
1 detailed sentence

Question 3

Describe/define

Answer 3

provide characteristics and features ie. what is it, what does it do/look like?
2 marks per item
2 sentences

Question 4

Explain

Answer 4

Outline, describe, show how/why
2-3 marks per item
MINIMUM 2-3 sentences

Question 5

Compare

Answer 5

Show how things are similar or different
3 marks
MINIMUM 3 sentences

Question 6

Contrast/distinguish

Answer 6

Show how things are different or opposite
3 marks
MINIMUM 3 sentences

Question 7

Account

Answer 7

Give reasons for
2-3 marks per item
MINIMUM 2 sentences

Question 8

Demonstrate

Answer 8

Show by example
2-3 marks per item
MINIMUM 2 sentences

Question 9

Discuss

Answer 9

Identify issues and provide points for and/or against
3-4 marks
MINIMUM 3 sentences

Question 10

Recommend/propose

Answer 10

provide reasons in favour of
2-3 marks per item
MINIMUM 2 sentences