AICE Command Words

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Analyse

Back

Examine in detail to show meaning, and identify elements and the relationship between them.

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Assess

Back

Make an informed judgement.

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Calculate

Back

Work out from given facts, figures or information.

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Comment

Back

Give an informed opinion.

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Compare

Back

Identify/comment on similarities and/or differences.

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Consider

Back

Review and respond to given information.

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Contrast

Back

Identify/comment on differences.

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Define

Back

Give a precise meaning.

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Describe

Back

State the points of a topic / give characteristics and main features.

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Develop

Back

Take forward to a more advanced stage or build upon given information.