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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 |