Economic Command Terms and AOs Study Guide

Analyze

Break down in order to bring out the essential elements or structure

Apply

Use an idea, equation, principle, theory or law in relation to a given problem or issue

Calculate

Obtain a numerical answer showing the relevant stages in the working

Comment

Give a judgment based on a given statement or result of a calculate

Compare

Give an account of similarities between two (or more) items or situations, referring to both (all) of them throughout

Compare and Contrast

Give an account of similarities and differences between two (or more) items or situations, referring to both (all) of them throughout

Construct

Display information in a diagrammatical or logical form

Contrast

Give an account of the differences between two (or more) items or situations, referring to both (all) of them throughout

Define

Give the precise meaning or a word, phrase, concept or physical quantity

Derive

Manipulate a mathematical relationship to give a new equation or relationship

Describe

Give a detailed account

Determine

Obtain the only possible answer

Discuss

Offer a considered and balanced review that includes a range of arguments, factors, or hypotheses. Opinions or conclusions should be presented clearly and supported by appropriate evidence

Distinguish

Make clear the differences between two or more concepts or items

Draw

Represent by means of a labelled, accurate diagram or graph, using a pencil

Evaluate

Make an appraisal by weighing up the strengths and limitations

Examine

Consider an argument or concept in a way that uncovers the assumptions and interrelationships of the issue

Explain

Give a detailed account including reasons or causes

Identify

Provide an answer from a number of possibilities

Justify

Give valid reasons or evidence to support an answer or conclusion

Label

Add labels to diagrams

List

Give a sequence of brief answers with no explanation

Measure

Obtain a value for a quantity

Outline

Give a brief account or summary

Plot

Mark the position of points on a diagram

Recommend

Present an advisable course of action with appropriate supporting evidence/reason in relation to a given situation, problem or issue

Show

Give the steps in a calculation or derivation

Show that

Obtain the required result without the formality of proof.

Sketch

Represent by means of a diagram or graph (labelled as appropriate). Should give a general idea of the required shape or relationship, and should include relevant features

Solve

Obtain the answer(s) using algebraic and/or numerical and/or graphical methods

State

Give a specific name, value, or other brief answer without explanation or calculation

Suggest

Propose a solution, hypothesis, or other possible answer

To what extent

Consider the merits or otherwise of an argument or concept. Opinions and conclusions should be presented clearly and supported with appropriate evidence and sound argument

AO1 - Knowledge & Understanding (5)

Define, Describe, List, Outline, State

AO2 - Application & Analysis (6)

Analyze, Apply, Comment, Distinguish, Explain, Suggest

AO3 - Synthesis & Evaluation (9)

Compare, Compare & Contrast, Contrast, Discuss, Evaluate, Examine, Justify, Recommend, To what extent

AO4 - Use and Application of Appropriate Skills (13)

Calculate, Construct, Derive, Determine, Draw, Identify, Label, Measure, Plot, Show, Show that, Sketch, Solve