Mr Z Understanding NESA Verbs Quiz

What does the NESA Key verb "analyse" mean?

• Summarise information without evaluating its significance.

• Identify components and the relationships between them; draw out and relate implications

• Describe an event or concept in detail without interpretation.

• Recall and list key facts without considering their connections.

What does the NESA Key verb "assess" mean?

• To make a judgement of value, quality, outcomes, results, or size

• Identify and describe key components without forming a judgement.

• Explain how different factors are related without evaluating them.

• List facts and details without considering their significance.

What does the NESA Key verb "critically analyse" mean?

• Identify components, examine their relationships, and explore implications without evaluation.

• To examine in detail the components and relationships, considering both strengths and weaknesses

• Summarise key ideas without making a judgement.

• List facts and details without examining their connections.

What does the NESA Key verb "critically evaluate" mean?

• To make a judgement based on careful consideration of strengths, weaknesses, and implications

• Summarise key points without forming an opinion.

• List advantages without acknowledging weaknesses

• Describe a concept without assessing its effectiveness.

What does the NESA Key verb "describe" mean?

• Make a judgement about the value or effectiveness of something.

• To provide characteristics and features

• Analyse the relationships between different components.

• Evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of a concept.

What does the NESA Key verb "discuss" mean?

• Identify and list key features without providing further explanation.

• To identify issues and provide points for and/or against

• Make a judgement without considering multiple viewpoints

• Summarise information without analysis or evaluation.

What does the verb "evaluate" mean in NESA HSC key verbs?

• To make a judgement based on criteria; determine the value of something

• List facts without forming an opinion.

• Describe key features without analysing their significance.

• Explain a concept without assessing its effectiveness.

What does the NESA Key verb "explain" mean?

• List key facts without making connections between them.

• To relate cause and effect; make relationships between things clear by detailing how and why

• Make a judgement about the effectiveness of a concept.

• Summarise information without providing reasoning or justification.

What does the NESA Key verb "identify" mean?

• Provide a comprehensive and detailed examination of a concept, including an evaluation of its significance and implications.

• Identify and describe key features of a concept in general terms without offering in-depth reasoning or justification.

• Analyse the relationships between various components of an idea, drawing conclusions about its broader impact.

• Critically assess the strengths and limitations of an argument, incorporating multiple perspectives and evidence-based judgements.

How would you interpret the verb "interpret" as used in NESA HSC key verbs?

• To provide a one-sided argument

• To draw meaning from a given stimulus

• To identify differences

• To list facts without explanation