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.
What does examine mean?
Inquire into.
What does distinguish mean?
Note the differences between.
What does Explain mean?
Make the relationship between things evident; relate cause and effect; provide why and/or how.
What does recall mean?
Present remembered ideas, facts, experiences or information.
What does critically mean?
Add a degree or level of accuracy, depth, knowledge and understanding, logic, questioning, reflection and quality to (analysis/evaluation).
What does predict mean?
Suggest possible outcomes or future events based on available information or evidence.
What does Analyse mean?
Identify components and the relationship between them.
What does demonstrate mean?
Show by example.
What does propose mean?
Present an idea, opinion, argument, view or suggestion for consideration.
What does list mean?
Present an itemised series; recount, one by one, in concise form, the points required.
What does classify mean? (Uncommon)
Arrange in categories.
What does apply mean?
Use.
What does Account for mean?
State reason for.
What does define mean?
State meaning and identify essential qualities.
What does recount mean? (Uncommon)
Recall a series of events.
What does investigate mean?
Plan, inquire into and draw conclusions about.
What does illustrate mean? (Uncommon)
Clarify your response by presenting an example, diagram or figure.
What does suggest mean?
Offer possible reasons for causes or offer solutions.
What does prove mean? (Uncommon)
Present a decision by evaluating and citing evidence or reasoning (you must verify).
What does calculate mean? (Uncommon)
Ascertain or determine from given facts, information or figures.
What does review mean? (Uncommon)
Analyse and comment briefly on the main points, in an organised sequence.
What does Discuss mean?
Identify issues and provide points for and against.
What does Summarise mean?
Present the main points in a concise form, omitting details and examples.
What does Extrapolate mean? (Unlikely to be seen)
Make inferences from what is already known.
What does relate mean?
Show the relationship or connections between factors in a descriptive form.
What does construct mean? (Uncommon)
Build an argument by putting elements together.
What does Explore mean?
Investigate the relationship between the factors.
What does identify mean?
Recognise and name.
