Task Words Flashcards
Account for?
demonstrate the accounting treament by using a set of accounts
Advise?
communicate appropriately the recommended course of action based on an analysis of specific circumstances
Analyse?
examine closely; examine something in terms of its parts and show how they are related to each other
Apply?
use established methods/tools/procedures to resolve relatively straightforward scenario or problem
Appraise?
assess the value or quality of something; or to assess its performance
Assess?
decide the value of something in a particular context
Calculate?
ascertain or determine by mathematical processes, usually by the ordinary rules of arithmetic
Classify?
place objects/concepts into appropriate categories using an established tool/ methodology or framework
Compare?
critically consider two or more things, emphasising their similarities
Consider?
think carefully about something before making a decision, to look closely or attentively at something
Construct?
build or make something. to form an idea, a process or procedure by bringing together various theoretical and conceptual elements
Contrast?
contrast critically consider two or more things, emphasising their differences
Critique?
give a judgement about the value of something and support that judgement with evidence
Define?
make clear what is meant by something; or use a definition or definitions to explore a concept
Demonstrate?
a practical explanation of how something works or is performed
Describe?
present a detailed account of something focusing on depth of knowledge
Design?
develop a procedure/process or course of action based on selection of the optimum combination from a range of available options
Determine?
establish the most appropriate or most correct answer or course of action from a range of available options
Develop?
to bring something into existence that has not previously existed, or to reshape something from its initial position into something more refined
Discuss?
present a detailed account offering an interpretation of something or focusing on breadth of knowledge
Distinguish?
separate one from the other by distinct difference
Evaluate?
determine the value of something, normally with reference to specific criteria
Examine?
inspect something in detail and investigate the implications
Explain?
make clear the details of something; or show the reason for, or underlying cause of, or the means by which something occurs
Identify?
point to the essential part or parts. you might also have to explain clearly what is involved
Illustrate?
illustrate offer an example, or examples, to show how something happens, that something happens, or make concrete a concept by giving examples
Integrate?
combine one aspect of their learning with another to form a holistic understanding of a process, procedure or course of action
Interpret?
make clear the meaning of something and its implications
Justify?
provide reasons why certain decisions should be made, conclusions reached and/ or courses of action taken
List?
note or itemise in point form
Outline?
go through and identify briefly the main features of something
Plan?
prepare a detailed proposal for doing or achieving something
Prepare?
follow established procedures/methods to create a report of financial information or commentary (e.g. using a pro forma spreadsheet)
Prioritise?
designate or treat something as being very or more important. determine the order for dealing with (a series of items or tasks) according to their relative
importance
Produce?
without using a pro forma spreadsheet, or without any guidance, create a report of financial information with commentary
Recommend?
advocate a particular outcome or course of action based on an analysis of a range of available options
Review?
report the main facts about something
Select?
carefully choose as being the best or most suitable
Solve?
to resolve; to work out to a result or conclusion
State
accurately articulate established principles, concepts, terms etc.
Summarise?
describe something concisely
