Command word taxonomy - Edexcel GCSE CS 2016 Papers

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Amend

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Requires changes/additions/deletions/rearrangement of a symbolic representation.

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Analyse

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Examine elements in detail.

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Assess

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Give careful consideration to all the factors or events that apply and identify which are the most important or relevant. Make a judgement on the importance of something, and come to a conclusion where needed.

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Calculate

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Obtain a numerical answer, showing relevant working. If the answer has a unit, this must be included.

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Compare and/or contrast

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Looking for the similarities and/or differences of two (or more) things. Should not require the drawing of a conclusion. Answer must relate to both (or all) things mentioned in the question.

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Complete

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Requires the completion of a table/diagram/algorithm (in any notation).

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Construct

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Usually requires creation of an artefact using subject specific symbolic representation, rules, and syntax.

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Convert

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Requires changing information in one symbolic representation to another representation. May require amending to provide new functionality/facility.

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Create

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Usually requires creation of an artefact using subject specific symbolic representations.

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Deduce

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Draw/reach conclusion(s) from the information provided.