Terms Flashcards
Analyse
Show the essence of something (e.g. a situation or a map) by breaking it down into seperate points and critically examining the relationship between each part.
Annotate
Add labels, comments or explanatory notes to images, maps, graphs, diagrams or text.
Assess
Weigh up the value of or judge the strengths and weaknesses of something. Similar to ‘evaluate’ but more general.
Calculate
Use data or statistics provided in various forms to determine an answer.
Categorise/Classify
Arrange or group by distinctive characteristics.
Compare
Show the similarities or differences when examining two situations, events, ideas, features or processes.
Consider
Think about what has been observed about something; being able to support observations using appropriate evidence.
Construct
Create, develop or draw a map, diagram, graph, flow chart or table.
Contrast
Highlight the differences when examining two or more situations, events, ideas, features or processes.
Describe
Provide characteristics of a situation explaining what is observed.
Discuss
Show understanding of a situation, where appropriate, by presenting both sides of a situation, issue or event. Including strengths and weaknesses of available data.
Evaluate
Weight up and interpret a statement, viewpoint or situation and state a conclusion about its value or importance. More with a focus on the outcome or results including and considering different opinions.
Explain
Relate cause and effect. Give reasons why a situation or a process occurs.
Explore
Adopt a questioning approach, looking at all aspects of a situation, including points for and against.
Identify
Establish the nature of a situation by distinguishing its features and naming them.
