TASK WORD
DEFINE
State accurately what the key terms mean
LIST
Provide a series of related words, names, numbers or items one after the other
IDENTIFY
Recognise and name a particular thing, or determine the characteristics or features.
OUTLINE
Provide a brief overview of the key ideas (include a definition & a bit more detail)
EXPLAIN
Provide a clear, detailed & understandable meaning of the key idea.
DESCRIBE
Provide detailed key facts about the key idea
Provide a clear, detailed & understandable meaning of the key idea & give reason why it is good or give reason why it is bad.
APPLY
Use theory to help in a practical example. Show or make links, relationships or connections – e.g., link to the case study.
DISTINGUISH
Provide differences between the key ideas (HINT – One for every mark)
ANALYSE
Explain key features of the main point, theory or context. Specify how it may impact the given scenario/ case study (HINT – Provide advantages/ disadvantages & provide lots of detail)
COMPARE
Provide similarities and differences between the key ideas
EVALUATE
In detail, provide advantages and disadvantages of a key idea. Include reasons why the idea is a good one. (HINT: Combination of discuss and justify question)
DISCUSS
Provide both sides of a key idea (advantages and disadvantages)
JUSTIFY
Provide reasons why your idea is good (HINT – You can use advantages to give your reasons ensure you link back to the question/ case study why)