HSC KEY TERMS

Question 1

Analyse

Answer 1

Identify components and the relationship between them; draw out and relate implications.

Question 2

Describe

Answer 2

Provide characteristics and features.

Question 3

Compare

Answer 3

Show how things are similar or different.

Question 4

Appreciate

Answer 4

Make a judgement about the value of.

Question 5

Justify

Answer 5

Support an argument or conclusion.

Question 6

Outline

Answer 6

Sketch in general terms; indicate the main features of.

Question 7

Explain

Answer 7

Relate cause and effect; make the relationship between things evident; provide why and/or how.

Question 8

Clarify

Answer 8

Make clear or plain.

Question 9

Identify

Answer 9

Recognise and name.

Question 10

Synthesise

Answer 10

Putting together various elements to make a whole.

Question 11

Critically (analyse/evaluate)

Answer 11

Add a degree or level of accuracy, depth, knowledge and understanding, logic, questioning, reflection and quality to (analyse/evaluate).

Question 12

Assess

Answer 12

Make a judgement of value, quality, outcomes, results or size.

Question 13

Discuss

Answer 13

Identify issues and provide points for and/or against.

Question 14

Constrast

Answer 14

Show how things are different or opposite.

Question 15

Summarise

Answer 15

Express, concisely, the relevant details.

Question 16

Examine

Answer 16

Inquire into.

Question 17

Evaluate

Answer 17

Make a judgement based on criteria; determine the value of.