MRS BARTER'S FLASH CARDS
What does Describe mean?
Provide characteristics and features.
What does outline mean?
Sketch in general terms, the main features of.
What does Evaluate mean?
Make a judgment based on criteria.
What does Argue mean? (Uncommon)
Present the advantages and disadvantages.
What does state mean? (Uncommon)
Present the main points in a clear, concise form, omitting details.
What does justify mean?
Support an argument or conclusion.
What does extract mean? (Uncommon)
Select and identify relevant or appropriate details.
What does deduce mean? (Uncommon)
Draw conclusions.
What does contrast mean?
Emphasise differences, opposites or characteristics that distinguish.
What does criticise mean? (Uncommon)
Express your judgment of the correctness of a situation, presenting advantages and disadvantages.
What does recommend mean? (Uncommon)
Presents reasons in favour.
What does compare mean?
Shows how things are similar or different.
What does synthesis mean? (Uncommon)
Put various elements together to form a whole.
What does Appreciate mean? (Uncommon)
Make a judgement regarding value.
What does clarify mean? (Uncommon)
Make clear or plain.
What does Assess mean?
Make judgement about quality, value and outcomes.
What does trace mean? (Uncommon)
Describe the process, historical sequence or development from point of origin, usually with some form of evaluation.
What does interpret mean? (Uncommon)
Draw meaning from.