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Cards in this deck (37)
- 1AnnotateAdd brief notes to a diagram or graph.
- 2CalculateUse numbers that are given in the question to work out the answer.
- 3ChooseSelect from a range of alternatives.
- 4ClassifyArrange or order by class or category.
- 5ConstructDisplay information in a diagrammatic or logical form.
- 6CompareDescribe the similarities and/or differences between things, not just write about one.
- 7CompleteAnswers should be written in the space provided, for example, on a diagram, in spaces in a sentence, or a table.
- 8DeduceReach a conclusion from the information given.
- 9DefineSpecify the meaning of something.
- 10DescribeRecall some facts, events or process in an accurate way.
- 11DesignSet out how something will be done.
- 12DetermineUse the given data or information to obtain an answer.
- 13DistinguishMake the differences clear between to or more concepts or items.
- 14DrawTo produce, or add to, a diagram.
- 15EstimateAssign an approximate value.
- 16EvaluateUse the information supplied, as well as common knowledge and understanding, to consider evidence as for and against.
- 17ExplainMake something clear, or state the reasons for something happening.
- 18ExploreUndertake a systematic process of discovery.
- 19JustifyUse evidence from the information supplied to support an answer.
- 20GiveOnly a short answer is required, not an explanation or a description.
- 21IdentifyName or characterise.
- 22InterpretUse knowledge and understanding to recognise trends and draw conclusions from given information.
- 23InvestigateObserve, study, or make a detailed and systematic examination, in order to establish facts and reach new conclusions.
- 24LabelProvide appropriate names on a diagram.
- 25ListGive a sequence of brief answers with no explanation.
- 26MeasureFind an item of data for a given quantity.
- 27NameOnly a short is required, not an explanation or a description. Often it can be answered with a single word, phrase or sentence.
- 28PlanWrite a method.
- 29PlotMark on a graph using data given.
- 30PredictGice a plausible outcome.
- 31ShowProvide stuctured evidence to reach a conclusion.
- 32SketchDraw approximately.
- 33StateGive a specific name, value or other brief answer without explanation.
- 34SuggestThis term is used in questions where students need to apply their knowledge and understanding to a new situation.
- 35UseThe answer must be based on the information given in the question. Apply knowledge or rules to put theory into practice.
- 36Work outShould use numbers given in the question to work out the answer.
- 37WriteOnly a short answer is required, not an explanation or a description.
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