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8 Command Terms
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Identify | Provide an answer from a number of possibilities. Recognize and state briefly a distinguishing fact or feature. |
| Recall | Remember or recognize from prior learning experiences |
| State | Give a specific name, value or other brief answer without explanation or calculation. |
| Outline | Give a brief account or summary. |
| Describe | Give a detailed account or picture of a situation, event, pattern or process. |
| Summarize | Outline a general theme or major point(s). |
| Apply | Use knowledge and understanding in response to a given situation or real circumstances. Use an idea, equation, principle, theory or law in relation to a given problem or issue. |
| Analyse | Break down in order to bring out the essential elements or structure. (To identify parts and relationships, and to interpret information to reach conclusions.) |
| Interpret | Use knowledge and understanding to recognize trends and draw conclusions from given information. |
| Discuss | Offer a considered and balanced review that includes a range of arguments, factors or hypotheses. Opinions or conclusions should be presented clearly and supported by appropriate evidence. |
| Justify | Give valid reasons or evidence to support an answer or conclusion. (See also “Explain”). |