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Command terms for physics

Command terms with definitions

Students should be familiar with the following key terms and phrases used
in examination questions, which are to be understood as described below.
Although these terms will be used frequently in examination questions,
other terms may be used to direct students to present an argument in a
specific way.

These command terms indicate the depth of treatment required.

Assessment objective 1
Define Give the precise meaning of a word, phrase, concept or
physical quantity.

Draw Represent by means of a labeled, accurate diagram or graph,


using a pencil. A ruler (straight edge) should be used for
straight lines. Diagrams should be drawn to scale. Graphs
should have points correctly plotted (if appropriate) and
joined in a straight line or smooth curve.

Label Add labels to a diagram

List Give a sequence of brief answers with no explanation.

Measure Obtain a value for a quantity.

State Give a specific name, value or other brief answer without


explanation or calculation.

Write down Obtain the answer(s), usually by extracting information. Little


or no calculation is required. Working does not need to be
shown.

Assessment objective 2
Annotate Add brief notes to a diagram or graph.
Apply Use an idea, equation, principle, theory or law in relation to a
given problem or issue.

Calculate Obtain a numerical answer showing the relevant stages in the


working (unless instructed not to do so).

Describe Give a detailed account

Distinguish Make clear the differences between two or more concepts or


items.

Estimate Obtain an approximate value.

Formulate Express precisely and systematically the relevant concept(s) or


argument(s).

Identify Provide an answer from a number of possibilities.

Outline Give a brief account or summary.

Assessment objective 3
Analyze Break down in order to bring out the essential elements or
structure.

Comment Give a judgment based on a given statement or result of a


calculation.

Compare Give an account of the similarities between two (or more)


items or situations, referring to both (all) of them throughout.

Compare and Give an account of similarities and differences between two


contrast (or more) items or situations, referring to both (all) of them
throughout.

Construct Display information in a diagrammatic or logical form.

Deduce Reach a conclusion from the information given.

Demonstrate Make clear by reasoning or evidence, illustrating with


examples or practical application.

Derive Manipulate a mathematical relationship to give a new equation


or relationship.

Design Produce a plan, simulation or model.

Determine Obtain the only possible answer.

Discuss Offer a considered and balanced review that includes a range


of arguments, factors or hypotheses. Opinions or conclusions
should be presented clearly and supported by appropriate
evidence.

Evaluate Make an appraisal by weighing up the strengths and


limitations.

Explain Give a detailed account including reasons or causes.

Hence Use the preceding work to obtain the required result.

Hence or It is suggested that the preceding work is used, but other


otherwise methods could also receive credit

Justify Give valid reasons or evidence to support an answer or


conclusion.

Predict Give an expected result.

Show Give the steps in a calculation or derivation.

Show that Obtain the required result (possibly using information given)
without the formality of proof. “Show that” questions do not
generally require the use of a calculator.

Sketch Represent 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.

Solve Obtain the answer(s) using algebraic and/or numerical and/or


graphical methods.

Suggest Propose a solution, hypothesis or other possible answer.

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