click below
click below
Normal Size Small Size show me how
Directive Terms
Directive Terms for HSC questions
Term | Definition |
---|---|
Analyse | Identify components and the relationship between them; draw out and relate implications |
Assess | Make a judgement of the value, quality, outcomes, results or size |
Compare | Show how things are similar or different |
Contrast | Show how things are different or the opposite |
Critically (analyse/evaluate) | Add a degree or level of accuracy, depth, knowledge and understanding, logic, questioning, reflection and quality to |
Define | State meaning and identify essential qualities |
Describe | Provides charactaristics and features; retell the essential features |
Discuss | Identify issues and provide points for and/or against; offer insights, provide an opinion |
Distinguish | Recognise or indicate as being distinct or different from, note differences between |
Evaluate | Make a judgement based on criteria, determine the value of; form a balanced judgement about the various aspects |
Examine | Inquire into, report in detail on |
Explain | Relate cause and effect, make the relationships between things evident, provide why and/or how |
Identify | Recognise and name |
Interpret | Draw meaning from; comment on |
Investigate | Plan, inquire and draw conclusions about |
Justify | Support an argument or conclusion by providing reasons |
Outline | Sketch in general terms; indicate the main features; give the main points |
Propose | Put forward a point of view, argument or suggestion for consideration or action |
Summarise | Express, consicely, the relevant details; report the main facts |
Synthesize | Put together various elements to make a whole |
Account (for) | Narrate a series of events or transactions; state reasons for, report on |