SEHS Command Terms

OBJECTIVE 1

DEFINEGive the precise

meaning of a word, concept or physical

quantity.

DRAWRepresent by means of a

labeled, accurate diagram or graph, using a pencil. Rulers should be used for

straight lines.

LABELAdd labels to a

diagram.

LISTGive a sequence of

brief answers with no explanation.

MEASUREObtain a value for a

quantity.

STATEGive a specific name, value

or other brief answer without explanation or

calculation.

OBJECTIVE 2

ANNOTATEAdd brief notes to a

diagram or graph.

APPLYUse an idea, equation, theory, principle or law

in relation to a given problem or issue.

CALCULATEObtain a relevant

answer showing the stages in the working.

DESCRIBEGive a detailed account.

DISTINGUISH

Make clear the differences between

two or more concepts or items.

ESTIMATEObtain an

approximate value.

IDENTIFYProvide an answer from a number of

possibilities.

OUTLINEGive a brief account or summary.

OBJECTIVE 3

ANALYZEBreak down in order

to bring out the essential elements or

structure.

COMMENTGive a judgment based on a given statement

or result of a calculation.

COMPAREGive an account of similarities

between two (or more) items or situations, referring to both

(all) of them throughout.

CONSTRUCTDisplay information in

a diagrammatic or logical form.

DEDUCEReach a conclusion from

the information given.

DERIVEManipulate a

mathematical relationship to give a new equation or

relationship.

DESIGNProduce a plan, simulation

or model.

DETERMINE

Obtain the only possible answer.

DISCUSSOffer 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.

EVALUATEMake an appraisal by

weighing the strengths and limitations.

EXPLAINGive a detailed account

including reasons or causes.

PREDICTGive an expected result.

SHOWGive the steps in a

calculation or derivation.

SKETCHRepresent 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.

SOLVEObtain the answer(s) using algebraic and/or numerical and/or graphical methods.

SUGGESTPropose a solution,

hypothesis or other possible answer.