Objective 1

• Define     

  • Give the precise meaning of a word, phrase or physical quantity

• Draw     

  • Represent by means of pencil lines

• Label     

  • Add labels to a diagram

• List     

  • Give a sequence of names or other brief answers with no explanation

• Measure     

  • Find a value for a quantity

• State

  • Give a specific name, value or other brief answer without explanation or calculation

 

Objective 2

• Annotate     

  • Add brief notes to a diagram or graph

• Apply     

  • Use an idea, equation, principle, theory or law in a new situation

• Calculate     

  • Find a numerical answer showing the relevant stages in the working (unless instructed not to do so)

• Describe     

  • Give a detailed account

• Distinguish     

  • Give the differences between two or more different items

• Estimate     

  • Find an approximate value for an unknown quantity

• Identify     

  • Find an answer from a given number of possibilities

• Outline     

  • Give a brief account or summary

 

Objective 3

• Analyse     

  • Interpret data to reach conclusions 

• Comment     

  • Give a judgment based on a given statement or result of a calculation

• Compare     

  • Give an account of similarities and differences between two (or more) items, referring to both (all) of them throughout

• Construct     

  • Represent or develop in graphical form

• Deduce     

  • Reach a conclusion from the information given

• Derive     

  • Manipulate a mathematical relationship(s) to give a new equation or relationship

• Design     

  • Produce a plan, simulation or model

• Determine     

  • Find the only possible answer

• Discuss     

  • Give an account including, where possible, a range of arguments for and against the relative importance of various factors, or comparisons of alternative hypotheses

• Evaluate     

  • Assess the implications and limitations

• Explain     

  • Give a detailed account of causes, reasons or mechanisms

• Predict     

  • Give an expected result

• Show     

  • Give the steps in a calculation or derivation

• Sketch     

  • Represent by means of a graph showing a line and labelled but unscaled axes but with important features (e.g. intercept) clearly indicated

• Solve     

  • Obtain an answer using algebraic and/or numerical methods

• Suggest     

  • Propose a hypothesis or other possible answer