Comprehensive Guide to Command Terms in Academic Assessments

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

Contrast

Give the 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

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

Show that

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

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 required result without the formality of proof.

State

Give a brief account or summary

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.

What is the objective of AO1 terms?

Requires students to learn and comprehend the meaning of information

What is the objective of AO2 terms?

Requires sudents to use their knowledge and skills to break down ideas into simpler parts and see how the parts relate

What is the objective of AO3 terms?

Requires students to rearrange component ideas into a new whole and make judgments based on evidence or a set of criteria

What is the objective of AO4 terms?

Requires students to demonstrate the selection and use of subject-specific skills and techniques

What is the AO level for Knowledge & Understanding?

AO1

What is the AO level for Application & Analysis?

AO2

What is the AO level for Synthesis & Evaluation?

AO3

What is the AO level for Use and Application of Appropriate Skills?

AO4

AO1 Terms

outline

state

list

describe

define

AO2 Terms

distinguish

explain

suggest

comment

apply

analyze

AO3 Terms

compare

contrast

compare & contrast

discuss

evaluate

examine

justify

recommend

to what extent

AO4 Terms

*are mainly related to math-related terms

solve

sketch

show that

show

plot

measure

label

identify

draw

determine

derive

calculate

and ~ construct ~

How many terms are in AO1?

5

How many terms are in AO2?

6

How many terms are in AO3?

9

How many terms are in AO4?

~ 13

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