Nesa Definitions

Question 1

Analyse

Answer 1

Identify components and the relationship between them; draw out and relate implications

Question 2

Apply

Answer 2

Use, utilise, employ in a particular situation

Question 3

Appriciate

Answer 3

Make a judgement about the value of

Question 4

Asses

Answer 4

Make a judgement of value, quality, outcomes, results or size

Question 5

Clarify

Answer 5

Make clear or plain

Question 6

Classify

Answer 6

Arrange or include in classes/categories

Question 7

Compare

Answer 7

Show how things are similar or different

Question 8

Construct

Answer 8

Make; build; put together items or arguments

Question 9

Contrast

Answer 9

Show how things are different or opposite

Question 10

Critically (analyse/evaluate)

Answer 10

Add a degree or level of accuracy depth, knowledge and understanding, logic, questioning, reflection and quality to (analyse/evaluate)

Question 11

Deduce

Answer 11

Draw conclusions

Question 12

Define

Answer 12

State meaning and identify essential qualities

Question 13

Demonstraight

Answer 13

Show by example

Question 14

Describe

Answer 14

Provide characteristics and features

Question 15

Discuss

Answer 15

Identify issues and provide points for and/or against

Question 16

Distinguish

Answer 16

Recognise or note/indicate as being distinct or different from; to note differences between

Question 17

Evaluate

Answer 17

Make a judgement based on criteria; determine the value of

Question 18

Explain

Answer 18

Relate cause and effect; make the relationships between things evident; provide why and/or how

Question 19

Identify

Answer 19

Recognise and name

Question 20

Interpret

Answer 20

Draw meaning from

Question 21

Investigate

Answer 21

Plan, inquire into and draw conclusions about

Question 22

Justify

Answer 22

Support an argument or conclusion

Question 23

Outline

Answer 23

Sketch in general terms; indicate the main features of

Question 24

Predict

Answer 24

Suggest what may happen based on available information

Question 25

Propose

Answer 25

Put forward (for example a point of view, idea, argument, suggestion) for consideration or action

Question 26

Recomend

Answer 26

Provide reasons in favour

Question 27

Summarize

Answer 27

Express, concisely, the relevant details

Question 28

Synthesize

Answer 28

Putting together various elements to make a whole