Command Terms
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What does the term ‘account of’ mean?
Describe a series of events or transactions This term is used to prompt students to provide a narrative or report.
Define the term ‘analyse’.
Identify components/elements and the significance of the relationship between them This involves drawing out implications and determining the logic of information.
What is the meaning of the command term ‘apply’?
Use; employ in a particular situation or context This term encourages practical application of knowledge.
What does it mean to assess something?
Make a judgment about, or measure, determine or estimate the value, quality, outcomes, results, size, significance, nature or extent of something This term is often used in evaluation contexts.
What does the command term ‘calculate’ require a student to do?
Determine from given facts, figures or information; obtain a numerical answer. In Chemistry you must show all calculations and the answer must have the correct unit (and correct significant figures in VCE) This involves showing relevant stages in the working.
What is the purpose of the term ‘clarify’?
Make a statement or situation more comprehensible This term is used to prompt clearer explanations.
What does it mean to compare?
Recognise similarities and differences and the significance of these similarities and differences This term is often used to analyze two or more items.
Define the command term ‘construct’.
Make, build, create or put together by arranging ideas or items This can include arguments, artefacts, or solutions.
What does the term ‘contrast’ mean?
Show how things are different or opposite This term is used to highlight distinctions.
What does it mean to deduce?
Draw a conclusion from given information, data, or an argument This involves reasoning based on available evidence.
What is the definition of ‘define’?
Give the precise meaning and identify essential qualities of a word, phrase, concept or physical quantity This term is often used in contexts requiring clarity.
What does it mean to demonstrate?
Show ideas or how something can be done using examples or practical applications This may involve applying algorithms or formulas.
What does the command term ‘describe’ require?
Provide characteristics, features and qualities of a given concept or situation This should be done in an accurate way.
What does it mean to discuss?
Present a clear, considered and balanced argument that identifies issues and shows strengths and weaknesses This term encourages critical thinking.
What does it mean to distinguish?
Make clear the differences between two or more arguments or concepts This term is used to clarify distinctions.
What is the purpose of the term ‘evaluate’?
Ascertain the value or amount of; make a judgment using information supplied This involves considering logical arguments and supporting evidence.
What does it mean to examine?
Consider an argument or concept in a way that identifies assumptions and interrelationships This term is used for in-depth analysis.
What does it mean to explain?
Give a detailed account of why and/or how with reference to causes and effects This term requires clarity in relationships.
What does it mean to extract?
Select relevant and/or appropriate detail from an argument or issue This term is used to prompt focused analysis.
What does it mean to extrapolate?
Infer and/or extend information that may not be clearly stated This involves assuming existing trends will continue.
What does it mean to identify?
Recognise and name an event, feature, or element from a list or narrative This term is used to prompt recognition.
What does it mean to infer?
Derive conclusions from available information or evidence This involves reasoning rather than explicit statements.
What does it mean to interpret?
Draw meaning from an argument or description and determine significance This term is used for contextual analysis.
What does it mean to investigate?
Observe, study or carry out an examination to establish facts This term encourages inquiry and research.