Introducing the
         Command Terms
All subjects use the same words to define the tasks you
must complete. Learn these words to improve your
performance at school...
top 10 command terms
 Compare      Give an account of the similarities between two (or more)
              items or situations, referring to both (all) of them

 Contrast     Give an account of the differences between two (or more)
              items or situations, referring to both (all) of them throughout

  Deduce
              Reach a conclusion from the information given

  Define      Give the precise meaning of a word, phrase, concept or
              physical quality

Demonstrate   Prove or make clear by reasoning or evidence, illustrating
              with examples or practical application
top 10 command terms
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.

Estimate   Find an approximate value for an unknown quantity.

Evaluate   Assess the implications and limitations; make judgments about the
           ideas, works, solutions or methods in relation to selected criteria.

Explain    Give a detailed account, giving reasons and causes.

Explore    Undertake a systematic process of discovery

Intro to command terms

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    Introducing the Command Terms All subjects use the same words to define the tasks you must complete. Learn these words to improve your performance at school...
  • 2.
    top 10 commandterms Compare Give an account of the similarities between two (or more) items or situations, referring to both (all) of them Contrast Give an account of the differences between two (or more) items or situations, referring to both (all) of them throughout Deduce Reach a conclusion from the information given Define Give the precise meaning of a word, phrase, concept or physical quality Demonstrate Prove or make clear by reasoning or evidence, illustrating with examples or practical application
  • 3.
    top 10 commandterms 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. Estimate Find an approximate value for an unknown quantity. Evaluate Assess the implications and limitations; make judgments about the ideas, works, solutions or methods in relation to selected criteria. Explain Give a detailed account, giving reasons and causes. Explore Undertake a systematic process of discovery