Traditional Board of Studies Terms Flashcards
1
Q
Clarify
A
- Make clear or plain
1 - 3 marks
2
Q
Define
A
- State meaning and identify essential qualities
1 - 3 marks
3
Q
Describe
A
- Provide characteristics and features of
1 - 3 marks
4
Q
Identify
A
- Recognise and name
1 - 3 marks
5
Q
Outline
A
- Sketch in general terms; indicate the main features of
1 - 3 marks
6
Q
State
A
- Describe the main points clearly and specifically
1 - 3 marks
7
Q
Apply
A
- Use, utilise, employ in particular situation
3 - 6 marks
8
Q
Calculate
A
- Ascertain/determine from given facts, figures or information
3 - 6 marks
9
Q
Compare
A
- Show how things are similar or different
3 - 6 marks
10
Q
Contrast
A
- Show how things are different or opposite
3 - 6 marks
11
Q
Discuss
A
- Identify issues and provide points for and/or against
3 - 6 marks
12
Q
Distinguish
A
- Note the differences between
3 - 6 marks
13
Q
Examine
A
- Inquire into
3 - 6 marks
14
Q
Explain
A
- Relate cause and effect; make the relationships between things evident; provide why and/or how
3 - 6 marks
15
Q
Interpret
A
- Draw meaning from
3 - 6 marks
16
Q
Justify
A
- Support an argument or conclusion
3 - 6 marks
17
Q
Propose
A
- Put forward (for example a point of view, idea, argument, suggestion) for consideration or action
3 - 6 marks
18
Q
Recommend
A
- Provide reasons in favour
3 - 6 marks
19
Q
Analyse
A
- Identify components and the relationships between them; draw out and relate implications
6 - 12 marks
20
Q
Assess
A
- Make a judgement of value, quality, outcomes, results or size
6 - 12 marks
21
Q
Critically (analyse/evaluate)
A
- Add a degree or level of accuracy depth, knowledge and understanding, logic, questioning, reflection and quality to (analyse/evaluate)
6 - 12 marks
22
Q
Evaluate
A
- Make a judgement based on criteria; determine the value of
6 - 12 marks
