BTEC ICT Level 3 - Command Words

Learners provide an account of something or

highlight a number of key features of a given

topic. May also be used in relation to the

stages of a process.

• Describe

• Discuss

• Evaluate

• State

Learners denote a series of linked points

needed and/or justify or expand on an

identified point required.

• Explain

• Discuss

• Evaluate

• State

Learners review and synthesise information to

provide a supported judgement about the topic

or problem. Typically, a conclusion will be

required.

• Evaluate

• Analyse

• Discuss

• Draw

Learners investigate a problem or scenario

showing reasoning or argument.

• Draw

• Discuss

• Describe

• State

Learners 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.

• Calculate

• Assess

• Draw

• Discuss

Learners examine in detail a scenario or

problem to discover its meaning or essential

features. Learners will break down the problem

into its parts and show how they inter-relate.

There is no requirement for any conclusion.

• Assess

• Evaluate

• Discuss

• Analyse

Assess questions require a conclusion.

• True

• False

Evaluate questions require a conclusion.

• True

• False

Learners represent understanding through the

use of a diagram or flowchart.

• Complete

• Explain

• Describe

• Draw

Learners assess factual information. Requires a

single-word or short-sentence answer.

• State, name, give

• Describe

• Explain

• Discuss