Command Words

Identify

• Examine in detail a scenario or problem to discover its meaning or essential features. Learners will need to break down the problem into its parts and show how they interrelate. There is no requirement for any conclusion

• Apply some form of mathematical or computational process.

• Assess factual information, typically, when making use of given stimuli. Requires a single word or short sentence answer.

• Give an account of something or highlight a number of key features of a given topic. This may also be used in relation to the stages of a process.

• Assess factual information. Requires a single word or short sentence answe

State, name, give

• Examine in detail a scenario or problem to discover its meaning or essential features. Learners will need to break down the problem into its parts and show how they interrelate. There is no requirement for any conclusion

• Apply some form of mathematical or computational process.

• Assess factual information, typically, when making use of given stimuli. Requires a single word or short sentence answer.

• Give an account of something or highlight a number of key features of a given topic. This may also be used in relation to the stages of a process.

• Assess factual information. Requires a single word or short sentence answe

Describe

• Examine in detail a scenario or problem to discover its meaning or essential features. Learners will need to break down the problem into its parts and show how they interrelate. There is no requirement for any conclusion

• Apply some form of mathematical or computational process.

• Assess factual information, typically, when making use of given stimuli. Requires a single word or short sentence answer.

• Give an account of something or highlight a number of key features of a given topic. This may also be used in relation to the stages of a process.

• Assess factual information. Requires a single word or short sentence answe

Analyse

• Examine in detail a scenario or problem to discover its meaning or essential features. Learners will need to break down the problem into its parts and show how they interrelate. There is no requirement for any conclusion

• Apply some form of mathematical or computational process.

• Assess factual information, typically, when making use of given stimuli. Requires a single word or short sentence answer.

• Give an account of something or highlight a number of key features of a given topic. This may also be used in relation to the stages of a process.

• Assess factual information. Requires a single word or short sentence answe

Calculate

• Examine in detail a scenario or problem to discover its meaning or essential features. Learners will need to break down the problem into its parts and show how they interrelate. There is no requirement for any conclusion

• Apply some form of mathematical or computational process.

• Assess factual information, typically, when making use of given stimuli. Requires a single word or short sentence answer.

• Give an account of something or highlight a number of key features of a given topic. This may also be used in relation to the stages of a process.

• Assess factual information. Requires a single word or short sentence answe

Develop

• Provide a solution to a problem, typically using an existing system or structure that must be improved or refined.

• Apply some form of mathematical or computational process.

• Assess factual information, typically, when making use of given stimuli. Requires a single word or short sentence answer.

• Give an account of something or highlight a number of key features of a given topic. This may also be used in relation to the stages of a process.

• Assess factual information. Requires a single word or short sentence answe

Discuss

• Provide a solution to a problem, typically using an existing system or structure that must be improved or refined.

• Apply some form of mathematical or computational process.

• Investigate a problem or scenario, showing reasoning or argument.

• Give an account of something or highlight a number of key features of a given topic. This may also be used in relation to the stages of a process.

• Assess factual information. Requires a single word or short sentence answe

Evaluate

• Provide a solution to a problem, typically using an existing system or structure that must be improved or refined.

• Apply some form of mathematical or computational process.

• Investigate a problem or scenario, showing reasoning or argument.

• Give an account of something or highlight a number of key features of a given topic. This may also be used in relation to the stages of a process.

• Review and synthesise information to provide a supported judgement about the topic or problem. Typically, a conclusion will be required.

Write

• Provide a solution to a problem, typically using an existing system or structure that must be improved or refined.

• Apply some form of mathematical or computational process.

• Produce a solution, or a mechanism used as part of a solution, to a given computing problem.

• Give an account of something or highlight a number of key features of a given topic. This may also be used in relation to the stages of a process.

• Review and synthesise information to provide a supported judgement about the topic or problem. Typically, a conclusion will be required.

Explain

• Provide a solution to a problem, typically using an existing system or structure that must be improved or refined.

• Apply some form of mathematical or computational process.

• Investigate a problem or scenario, showing reasoning or argument.

• Make a series of linked points and/or justify or expand on an identified point

• Review and synthesise information to provide a supported judgement about the topic or problem. Typically, a conclusion will be required.