Junior Cycle Action Verbs

What does it mean to 'Analyse' in the context of this text?

• To perform an activity

• To conceive, create and execute according to plan

• To observe, study, in order to establish facts

• To break down something in order to bring out the essential elements or structure

Which term is defined as 'obtain a numerical answer, showing the relevant stages in the working'?

• Conduct

• Compare

• Calculate

• Classify

What does 'Classify' mean according to the text?

• To give a detailed account including reasons or causes

• To prove or make clear by reasoning or evidence

• To describe patterns in data

• To group things based on common characteristics

What is the meaning of 'Compare' as per the text?

• To select and use information to explain a situation

• To develop a detailed picture or image

• To perform an activity

• To give an account of the similarities and/or differences between items

What does 'Demonstrate' entail?

• To describe patterns in data

• To offer a considered, balanced review

• To prove or make clear by reasoning or evidence

• To evolve or expand in detail

What is the definition of 'Design'?

• To conceive, create and execute according to plan

• To collect and examine data to make judgments

• To describe how evidence supports a conclusion

• To identify the limitations of data

What does 'Evaluate (data)' involve?

• To collect and examine evidence to make judgments

• To describe how evidence supports or does not support a conclusion

• All of the above

• To identify the limitations of data in conclusions

What does 'Evaluate (ethical judgement)' mean?

• To give a detailed account including reasons or causes

• To observe, study, in order to establish facts

• To consider an argument in a way that uncovers assumptions

• To express the relevant concept precisely

What does 'Explain' mean in this context?

• To give a detailed account including reasons or causes

• To perform an activity

• To recognise patterns, facts, or details

• To use examples to describe something

What is meant by 'Explore'?

• To use examples to describe something

• To observe, study, in order to establish facts

• To express the relevant concept precisely

• To recognise and state briefly a distinguishing fact