NESA Key terms

Describe means:

• provide characteristics and features

• show cause and effect

• make a judgment

• provide the positive and negatives

Explain means:

• provide characteristics and features

• show cause and effect

• make a judgement

• provide the positives and negatives

Discuss means:

• show characteristics and features

• show cause and effect

• make a judgment

• provide positives and negatives

Assess means:

• provide characteristics and features

• show cause and effect

• make a judgment

• provide positives and negatives

Compare means:

• show similarities and differences

• show similarities

• shows differences

Contrast means:

• show similarities and differences

• show similarities

• show differences

Read the following statement about ties: The tie has a relatively wide width, and its length meets up with the buckle of the belt. It is green in colour and is made with silk, and matches the shirt the teacher is wearing. Which key term is the statement addressing?

• Explain

• Outline

• Contrast

• Describe

Read the following statement about ties: The tie is worn for decorative purposes including to project a level of professionalism and knowledge of current fashions. It is also being worn in order to comply with dress requirements of the workplace. By wearing the tie, the teacher is complying with the requirements of the workplace while at the same time projecting professionalism and good fashion. Which key term is the statement addressing?

• Assess

• Explain

• Describe

• Discuss

Read the following statement about ties: Both the teacher's tie and the OFGS tie are being worn in order to comply with dress and uniform requirements of the school. However, the teacher's tie is green and is of a higher quality than the OFGS tie, and the OFGS tie is blue, not green. Which key term is the statement addressing?

• Discuss

• Explain

• Assess

• Compare

Read the following statement about ties: The teacher's tie shows a knowledge of fashion and complies with the dress requirements of his workplace. Further, the tie appears to be of high quality and projects a sense of professionalism. However, the tie is green, and many individuals do not like green ties. Further, the knot of the tie could be bigger. Which key term is the statement addressing?

• Assess

• Discuss

• Evaluate

• Describe