VCAA command terms Tier 3

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Assess

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Make a judgment about, or measure/estimate, the value, quality, outcomes, size, significance, nature or extent of something.

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Compare

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Recognise similarities and differences and the significance of these similarities and differences.

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Contrast

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Show how things are different or opposite.

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Deduce

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Draw a conclusion from given information, data, a narrative, an argument, an opinion, a design and/or a plan.

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Discuss

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Present a clear, considered and balanced argument or prose that identifies issues and shows strengths/weaknesses or points for/against one or more arguments, concepts, factors, hypotheses, narratives and/or opinions.

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Distinguish

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Make clear the differences between two or more arguments, concepts, opinions, narratives, artefacts, data points, trends and/or items.

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Evaluate

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Ascertain the value or amount of; make a judgment using supplied criteria and/or your knowledge to consider a logical argument and/or supporting evidence for and against different points, concepts, processes or opinions.

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• Examine

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• Consider an argument, concept, debate, data point, trend or artefact in a way that identifies assumptions, possibilities and interrelationships.

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Interpret

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Draw meaning from an argument, point of view, description or diagram, text, image or artwork and determine significance within context.

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Investigate

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Observe, study or carry out an examination in order to establish facts and reach new conclusions.