pe command terms Flashcards
list/identify
single word answers
outline
Provide a brief description– give the main features. It must be in a sentence.
define/state
What does the term/word/phrase mean? State the meaning of the term using technical words/metalanguage.
Do NOT use the term you are defining in your answer.
evaluate
address the positives/negatives or strengths/weaknesses then make a judgement: provide an overall assessment considering the total number of pros/cons.
E.g. Despite some weaknesses, this is overall an appropriate ____.
E.g. Because of the many errors, this is NOT an appropriate_____.
explain
State what happened and provide a reason why it happened using a ‘cause and effect’ conjunction Describe the effects of something on another thing. E.g. A because B.
analyse
Break down the concept into parts and outline the importance of each part in relation to the whole. Use evidence/data.
justify
Provide a reason/proof why you’re right – link it to the context of the question, or you may need to include data from context.
compare
compare similarities and differences - link with both and whereas
critique
-strength
-weakness
-suggest an improvement
summarise
Outline a few of the key ideas – no examples.
discuss
refer to all aspects of the area or topic being considered
predict
explain a proposed relationship or give a value.
using data
include relevant data from the information as proof - a number, key information, etc.
describe the relationship
Outline how the two variables/factors influence each other. eg as variable 1 increases, variable 2 decreases.
describe
Give details of what happens/what it looks like. Recount what happened.
