SEHS Command Terms

1. SEHS Command Terms

2. OBJECTIVE 1

3. DEFINE
Give the precise
meaning of a word,
concept or physical
quantity.

4. DRAWRepresent by means of a
labeled, accurate diagram
or graph, using a pencil.
Rulers should be used for
straight lines.

5. LABEL
Add labels to a
diagram.

6. LIST
Give a sequence of
brief answers with no
explanation.

7. MEAS
UREObtain a value for a
quantity.

8. STATE
Give a specific name, value
or other brief answer
without explanation or
calculation.

9. OBJECTIVE 2

10. ANNOTA
TEAdd brief notes to a
diagram or graph.

11. APPL
YUse an idea, equation,
theory, principle or law
in relation to a given
problem or issue.

12. CALCULATE
Obtain a relevant
answer showing the
stages in the working.

13. DESCRI
BEGive a detailed
account.

14. DISTINGUISH
Make clear the
differences between
two or more concepts
or items.

15. ESTIMA
TEObtain an
approximate value.

16. IDENTIFY
Provide an answer
from a number of
possibilities.

17. OUTLI
NEGive a brief account
or summary.

18. OBJECTIVE 3

19. ANAL
YZEBreak down in order
to bring out the
essential elements or
structure.

20. COMMENT
Give a judgment based
on a given statement
or result of a
calculation.

21. COMPAR
EGive an account of similarities
between two (or more) items
or situations, referring to both
(all) of them throughout.

22. CONSTR
UCTDisplay information in
a diagrammatic or
logical form.

23. DEDUC
EReach a conclusion from
the information given.

24. DERIV
EManipulate a
mathematical relationship
to give a new equation or
relationship.

25. DESIG
NProduce a plan, simulation
or model.

26. DETERMI
NEObtain the only possible
answer.

27. DISCU
SSOffer a considered and balanced
review that includes a range of
arguments, factors or hypothesis.
Opinions or conclusions should be
presented clearly and supported
by appropriate evidence.

28. EVALUATE
Make an appraisal by
weighing the strengths and
limitations.

29. EXPLAIN
Give a detailed account
including reasons or
causes.

30. PREDICT
Give an expected result.

31. SHOWGive the steps in a
calculation or derivation.

32. SKETC
HRepresent by means of a diagram
or graph (labeled as appropriate).
The sketch should give a general
idea of the required shape or
relationship, and should include
relevant features.

33. SOLVE
Obtain the answer(s) using
algebraic and/or numerical
and/or graphical methods.

34. SUGGEST
Propose a solution,
hypothesis or other
possible answer.