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AQA A-Level Geography Command Words

Terms in this set (15)

Analyse
Break down the content of a topic or issue, into its constituent elements in order to provide an in-depth account and convey an understanding of it.
Annotate
Add to a diagram, image or graphic a number of words that describe and/or explain features, rather than just identifying them (which is labelling).
Assess
Consider several options or arguments and weigh them up so as to come to a conclusion about their effectiveness or validity.
Calculate
Work out the value of something.
Critically
Often occurs before 'assess' or 'evaluate' inviting an examination of an issue from the point of view of a critic with a particular focus on the strengths and weaknesses of the points of view being expressed.
Define..., What is meant by...
State the precise meaning of an idea or concept.
Describe
Give an account in words of a phenomenon which may be an entity, an event, a feature, a pattern, a distribution or a process. For example, if describing a landform say what it looks like, give some indication of size or scale, what it is made of, and where it is in relation to something else (field relationship).
Discuss
Set out both sides of an argument, and come to a conclusion related to the content and emphasis of the discussion. There should be some evidence of balance, though not necessarily of equal weighting.
Evaluate
Consider several options, ideas or arguments and come to a conclusion about their importance/success/worth.
Examine
Consider carefully and provide a detailed account of the indicated topic.
Explain..., Why..., Suggest reasons for...
Set out the causes of a phenomenon and/or the factors which influence its form/nature. This usually requires and understanding of processes.
Interpret
Ascribe meaning.
Justify
Give reasons for the validity of a view or idea and why some action should be undertaken. This might reasonable involving discussing and scouting alternative views or actions. Each go the views present or options available will have positives and negatives. For the outcome(s) chosen, the positives outweigh the negatives.
Outline..., Summarise...
Provide a brief account of relevant information.
To what extent...
Form and express a view as to the merit or validity of a view or statement after examining the evidence available and/or different sides of an argument.
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