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Verbs
Glossary of key terms for BOS Science syllabus
Term | Definition |
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Identify | recognise and name |
Compare | show how things are similar or different |
Explain | relate cause and effect; make the relationships between things evident; provide why/how |
Describe | provide characteristics and features |
Outline | sketch in general terms; indicate the main features of |
justify | support an argument of conclusion |
Analyse | identify the components and the relationship between them; draw out and relate implications |
Evaluate | make a judgement based on criteria; determining the value of |
Assess | make a judgement about the value of |
Propose | put forward for consideration or action |
Discuss | identify issues and provide points for and/or against |
Contrast | show how things are different or opposite |
Define | state meaning and identify essential qualities |
Critically (analyse/or evaluate) | add a degree or level of accuracy, depth, knowledge and understanding, logic, questioning, reflection and quality to |