NESA key terminology

Question 1

Account

Answer 1

state reasons for, report on. Give an account of: narrate a series of events or transactions

Question 2

Analyse

Answer 2

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

Question 3

Assess

Answer 3

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

Question 4

Contrast

Answer 4

Show how things are different or opposite

Question 5

Define

Answer 5

State meaning and identify essential qualities

Question 6

Demonstrate

Answer 6

Show by example

Question 7

Discuss

Answer 7

Identify issues and provide points for and/or against

Question 8

Distinguish

Answer 8

Recognise or note/indicate as being distinct or different from; to note differences between

Question 9

Evaluate

Answer 9

Make a judgement based on criteria; determine the value of

Question 10

Examine

Answer 10

Inquire into

Question 11

Explain

Answer 11

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

Question 12

Justify

Answer 12

Support an argument or conclusion

Question 13

Outline

Answer 13

Sketch in general terms; indicate the main features of