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- 1. Study Guide What isthe difference between a Pass, Merit and Distinction?
- 2. To obtain aPASS I need to… Demonstrate that I understand the important facts about the topic
- 3. A PASS meansI can… Command Word This means… Create or Produce Make, invent or construct an item Describe Give a clear, straightforward description that includes the main points and links them together logically Define Explain what a term means and give an example, if appropriate to show what I mean Explain Give the meaning of something, with reasons. Start with the topic then give the ‘how’ or ‘why’ Identify Distinguish and state the main features or basic facts relating to a topic Interpret Define or explain the meaning
- 4. A PASS meansI can… Command Word This means… Illustrate Give examples to show what I mean List Provide the information in a list rather than continuous writing Outline Write a clear description that includes all the main points but avoid going into too much detail Plan or Devise Work out and explain how I would carry out an activity Select and present information Identify relevant information to support the argument I am making and communicate this in an appropriate way State Write a clear full account Undertake Carry out a specific activity
- 5. To obtain aMERIT I need to… Prove that I can apply my knowledge in a specific way
- 6. To achieve aMERIT I can… Command Word This means… Analyse Identify separate factors, say how they are related and how each one relates to the topic Classify Sort my information into appropriate categories before presenting or explaining it Compare & Contrast Identify the main factors that apply and explain the similarities and the differences or advantages or disadvantages Demonstrate Provide relevant examples or evidence that supports the arguments I am making Discuss Provide a thoughtful and logical argument to support the case I am making
- 7. To achieve aMERIT I can… Command Word This means… Implement Put into practice or operation. I may have to interpret or justify the result Interpret Understand and explain a result Justify Give appropriate reasons to support my opinion or views and show how I arrived at these conclusions Relate/Report Give a full account, with reasons Research Carry out a full investigation Specify Provide full details and descriptions of selected items or activities
- 8. To obtain aDISTINCTION I need to… Prove that I can make a reasoned judgement based on evidence
- 9. To achieve aDISTINCTION I… Command Word This means… Analyse Identify the key factors, show how they are linked and explain the importance and relevance of each Assess Give careful consideration to all the factors or events that apply and identify which are the most important and relevant with reason for my views Comprehensively Explain Give a VERY detailed explanation that covers all the relevant points and give reasons for my views or actions
- 10. To achieve aDISTINCTION I… Command Word This means… Comment Critically Give my view after I have considered all the evidence. Particularly the importance of both the relevant positive and negative aspects Evaluate Review the information and then bring it together to form a conclusion. Give evidence to support each of my views Evaluate Critically Review the information to decide the degree to which something is true, important or valuable. Then assess possible alternatives taking into account their strengths and weaknesses if they were applied instead. Then give a precise and detailed account to explain my opinion Summarise Identify review the main, relevant factors and/or arguments so that these are explained in a clear and concise manner