Command Words

What does the term "Analyse" mean?

• To summarize information briefly.

• To examine in detail to show meaning, and identify elements and the relationship between them.

• To create a new idea or concept.

• To compare and contrast different ideas.

What does the term 'Assess' mean?

• Make an informed judgement

• Make a guess

• Ignore the details

• Follow instructions

What does the term 'Calculate' mean?

• To guess the outcome of an event

• To work out from given facts, figures, or information

• To create a hypothesis

• To describe an observation

What does the term 'Comment' mean in the context of the provided learning material?

• To give an informed opinion

• To ask a question

• To make a statement

• To provide a summary

What is the primary task when asked to compare two items?

• Identify the differences only

• Identify the similarities only

• Identify/comment on similarities and/or differences

• Identify the purpose of each item

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-2

NGSS.MS-LS4-3

Which of the following best represents the concept of comparing?

• Analyzing the nutritional value of the apple

• Measuring the weight of the apple

• Identifying similarities and differences between the apple and the orange

• Counting the number of seeds in the apple

What does the term "Define" mean?

• To give a precise meaning

• To describe in detail

• To summarize briefly

• To compare and contrast

What does the term 'Demonstrate' mean?

• To show how or give an example.

• To hide information.

• To ask a question.

• To write a report.

What does it mean to 'describe' a topic?

• To state the points of a topic and give characteristics and main features

• To argue for or against a topic

• To summarize the main ideas of a topic

• To list the pros and cons of a topic

What does the term 'Develop' mean as per the provided learning material?

• To take forward to a more advanced stage or build upon given information

• To start something new from scratch

• To analyze and break down information

• To discard or remove unnecessary information