How to Answer (TB)

Question 1

Account for

Answer 1

State reasons to explain an event or why something exists

Question 2

Analyse

Answer 2

Show the essence of something by breaking it down into separate points and critically examining the relationship between each part

Question 3

Annotate

Answer 3

Add labels, comments or explanatory notes to images

Question 4

Apply

Answer 4

Use particular skills or incorporate specific information or ideas to a situation

Question 5

Assess

Answer 5

Weigh up the value of or judge the strengths and weaknesses of something

Question 6

Calculate

Answer 6

Use data or statistics provided in various forms to determine an answer

Question 7

Categorise/Classify

Answer 7

Arrange or group by distinctive characteristics

Question 8

Comment on

Answer 8

Give an opinion and explain the reasons for support or lack of support for an idea or issue

Question 9

Clarify

Answer 9

Make clear or simplify facts, issues, opinions or arguments

Question 10

Compare

Answer 10

Show the similarities or differences when examining two situations, events, ideas, features or processes

Question 11

Consider

Answer 11

Think about what has bee observed about something, being able to support observations using appropriate evidence

Question 12

Construct

Answer 12

Put together an argument, point of view or series of reasons to account for a particular situation. Or to create a map/diagram/graph/table

Question 13

Contrast

Answer 13

Highlight the differences when examining two or more situations, events, ideas, features or processes

Question 14

Define

Answer 14

Provide a meaning or identify the essential qualities of a key term, word or expression

Question 15

Demonstrate

Answer 15

show or provide proof by using examples from specific case studies, events or issues

Question 16

Describe

Answer 16

Provide characteristics of a situation explaining what is observed

Question 17

Design

Answer 17

Decide upon the look or functioning of a product such as map, diagram or social survey

Question 18

Distinguish

Answer 18

Identify what is different between one or more similar situations or phenomena

Question 19

Discuss

Answer 19

Show understanding of a situation, where appropriate, by presenting both sides of a situation, issue or event. Include the strengths and weaknesses of available data

Question 20

Evaluate

Answer 20

Weigh up and interpret a statement, viewpoint or situation and state a conclusion about its value or importance. Consideration of different opinions, more focused on outcome/result than ‘assess’ questions

Question 21

Evaluate the relative importance of

Answer 21

Combination of rank and evaluate

Question 22

Explain

Answer 22

Relate cause and effect. Give reasons why a situation exists or a process occurs

Question 23

Explore

Answer 23

Adopt a questioning approach, looking at all aspects of a situation, including points for and against

Question 24

Identify

Answer 24

Establish the nature of a situation by distinguishing its features and naming them

Question 25

Illustrate

Answer 25

Make something clear and explicit by providing examples or evidence

Question 26

Interpret

Answer 26

Examine visual data such as a map, graph or diagram to makes sense of what is being depicted and to draw conclusions

Question 27

Justify

Answer 27

Use examples or find sufficient evidence to show why, in your opinion a viewpoint or conclusion is correct

Question 28

Observe

Answer 28

Identify significant items from numerical or visual date or from feildwork

Question 29

Outline

Answer 29

Summarise the main points of given information , or events, in a situation

Question 30

Predict

Answer 30

Suggest what may happen in a given situation based on evidence gathered

Question 31

Quantify

Answer 31

Use numbers or statistic to describe a phenomenon and support conclusions

Question 32

Rank

Answer 32

Arrange factors, outcomes or elements in order of importance

Question 33

Recommend

Answer 33

Provide reasons in favour of a proposal

Question 34

Reflect On

Answer 34

Think on what has been presented , considered or observed and present those thoughts

Question 35

Sketch

Answer 35

Refers to a map diagram or field drawing, simple representation that follows accepted relevant conventions but without an accurate scale

Question 36

Suggest

Answer 36

Present a hypothesis or theory about a particular situation

Question 37

Summarise

Answer 37

Retell concisely the relevant and major details of arguments, events and patterns

Question 38

To what extent do you agree

Answer 38

A clear statement of agreement, disagreement or partial agreement concerning a proposition is required