Level 1
What is "give the precise meaning of a word, phrase, or concept"?
DEFINE
What is "give a judgment based on a given statement or result of a calculation"?
COMMENT
What is "give an account of the differences between two or more items or situations"?
CONTRAST
What is "manipulate a mathematical relationship to give a new equation or relationship"?
DERIVE
Which term requires the most detailed response: outline, explain, or describe?
EXPLAIN
What is "give a sequence of brief answers with no explanation"?
LIST
What is "break down in order to bring out the essential elements or structure"?
ANALYZE
What is "give valid reasons or evidence to support an answer or conclusion"?
JUSTIFY
What is "give the steps in a calculation or derivation"?
SHOW
Which assessment objective (by #) requires the deepest level of thinking?
AO3
What is "give a brief account or summary"?
OUTLINE
What is "make clear the differences between two or more concepts or items"?
DISTINGUISH
What is "consider an argument or concept in a way that uncovers the assumptions and interrelationships of the issue"?
EXAMINE
What is "represent by means of a diagram/graph; this should give a general idea of the required shape or relationship and should include relevant features"?
List 3 AO1 command terms
The answer must include 3 of the following:
define, describe, list, outline, state
What is "give a detailed account"?
DESCRIBE
What is "give a detailed account including reasons or causes"?
EXPLAIN
What is "offer a considered and balanced review that includes a range of arguments, factors, or hypotheses. Opinions should be presented clearly and supported by evidence"?
DISCUSS
What is "provide an answer from a number of possibilities"?
Which command term requires one to show their work: "calculate" or "show that"?
CALCULATE
What is "give a specific name, value, or other brief answer without explanation or calculation"?
What is "propose a solution, hypothesis, or other possible answer"?
SUGGEST
What is "make an appraisal by weighing strengths and limitations"?
EVALUATE
What is missing from the following definition of DRAW: "represent by means of a labeled, accurate diagram or graph, using a _________"?
PENCIL
List four AO4 command terms.
Answer must include four of the following:
calculate, construct, derive, determine, draw, identify, label, measure, plot, show, show that, sketch, solve