QCAA Science Data Test Cognitive Verbs

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Apply Understanding: Calculate

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Obtain a numerical answer showing the relevant stages in the working.

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Apply Understanding: Identify / Determine

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Locate, recognise and name; recognise and state a distinguishing factor or feature.

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Apply Understanding: Recognise

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Be aware of or acknowledge.

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Apply Understanding: Use

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Apply knowledge or rules to put theory into practice.

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Analyse Evidence: Categorise

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Arrange or order by classes or categories.

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Analyse Evidence: Classify

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Arrange, distribute or order in classes or categories according to shared qualities or characteristics.

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Analyse Evidence: Contrast

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Give an account of the differences between two or more items or situations, referring to both or all of them throughout.

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Analyse Evidence: Distinguish

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Make clear a difference(s) between two or more concepts or items.

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Analyse Evidence: Organise

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Arrange, order; form as or into a whole consisting of interdependent or coordinated parts, especially for harmonious or united action.

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Analyse Evidence: Sequence

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Place in a continuous series; arrange in a particular order.