1) What does analyse mean? a) A careful study of the parts of something in order to understand more about the whole. b) Work out the value of something. c) Set out both sides of an argument (for and against), and come to a conclusion related to the content. There should be some evidence of balance. 2) What does annotate mean? a) Consider carefully and provide a detailed account of the indicated topic. b) Consider several options, ideas or arguments and come to a conclusion about their importance/success/worth. c) Add to a diagram, image or graphic a number of words that describe and/or explain features, rather than just identify them (which is labelling). 3) What does assess mean? a) Consider several options or arguments and weigh them up so as to come to a conclusion about their effectiveness or validity. b) Break down the content of a topic, or issue, into its elements in order to provide an in-depth account and convey an understanding of it. c) Give detailed reasons for an idea, principle or result, situation, attitude and so on. 4) What does calculate mean? a) Consider carefully and provide a detailed account of the indicated topic. b) State the precise meaning of an idea or concept. c) Work out the value of something. 5) What does define mean? a) Add to a diagram, image or graphic a number of words that describe and/or explain features, rather than just identify them (which is labelling). b) State the precise meaning of an idea or concept.  c) Work out the value of something. 6) What does describe mean? a) Give in detail the main features or characteristics of the topic. b) Provide a brief account of relevant information. c) Consider carefully and provide a detailed account of the indicated topic. 7) What does discuss mean? a) showing how judgments vary from different perspectives and how some judgments are stronger than others b) Give detailed reasons for an idea, principle or result, situation, attitude and so on. c) Set out both sides of an argument (for and against), and come to a conclusion related to the content. 8) What does evaluate mean? a) Provide a brief account of relevant information. b) Consider several options, ideas or arguments and come to a conclusion about their importance/success/worth. c) Break down the content of a topic, or issue, into its constituent elements in order to provide an in-depth account and convey an understanding of it. 9) What does examine mean a) Give in detail the main features or characteristics of the topic. b) Consider several options or arguments and weigh them up so as to come to a conclusion about their effectiveness or validity. c) Consider carefully and provide a detailed account of the indicated topic. 10) What does explain mean? a) Consider several options, ideas or arguments and come to a conclusion about their importance/success/worth. b) Give detailed reasons for an idea, principle or result, situation, attitude and so on. c) To describe the meaning of something; examine in order to explain 11) What does interpret mean? a) To explain or tell the meaning of something. b) State the precise meaning of an idea or concept. c) Set out both sides of an argument (for and against), and come to a conclusion related to the content. 12) What does justify mean? a) Give reasons for the validity of a view or idea why some action should be undertaken. b) A careful study of the parts of something in order to understand more about the whole c) Showing how judgments vary from different perspectives and how some judgments are stronger than others 13) What does outline/summarise mean? a) Consider carefully and provide a detailed account of the indicated topic. b) Consider several options, ideas or arguments and come to a conclusion about their importance/success/worth. c) Provide a brief account of relevant information. 14) What does 'to what extent' mean? a) Consider several options or arguments and weigh them up so as to come to a conclusion about their effectiveness or validity. b) Form and express a view as to how much you agree/disagree to something. c) Work out the value of something. 15) What does compare mean? a) A number that is not exact; a careful guess. b) Give an expected result. What might happen next? c) Write about two or more things while pointing out their differences and similarities.

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