Outcome Verb
Calculate
Contrast
(business syllabus)
Meaning
Use numerical information, formulae or ratios.
Tip
Write formula, insert figures, show workings and answer clearly.
Show difference(s).
Define State the exact meaning of a term or concept.
Demonstrate Explain or describe by using examples, charts, diagrams or graphs etc.
Describe Give an account of a person, relationship, event, institution etc.
Distinguish Point of the differences(s).
Practice writing definitions on a regular basis using key vocabulary.
Ensure to have relevant diagrams with a title and label all aspects clearly.
Some more detail will be required here.
Draft
Explain
Draw up a document, letter, report, sketch, diagram
Outline in writing.
Make clear in a DETAILED manner
Identify
Illustrate
Interpret
Show that you recognise something.
Make clear by means of examples, charts, diagram, graphs, etc.
Explain the meaning and make clear a particular understanding.
List
Outline
Write down a number of names or things having something in common.
Give a SHORT summary of the important features, leaving out detail.
Analyse (HL) To study a problem in detail by breaking it down into various parts to examine possible relationships.
Apply (HL)
To discover meaning and essential features.
Put the knowledge to practical use or use it for a particular purpose
Ensure you adhere to formal layouts.
Some more detail will be required here.
Give an example is very important.
Clearly show understanding.
No need to elaborate. Key vocabulary essential.
Important to be concise but accurate.
An effective study tool is
SQ3R *
Be able to apply relevant current knowledge to course content.

Compare (HL) To examine two or more things in order to discover their likeness and or differences.
Differentiate
(HL)
To distinguish between. To develop separate characteristics.
Use the word whereas to emphasise key differences.
Discuss (HL) To examine or consider, suggesting a detailed and careful investigation. It may require debating both sides of an argument.
Evaluate (HL) To make an informed judgment backed up with evidence. Ensure that you give advantages, benefits, disadvantages, risks.
Be very careful here and ensure less points and more detail about each point.
Start off with openers like “I think” or “In my opinion”.
*SQ3
S – Survey read the headings, sub headings and summaries
Q - Question - ask questions about what is been read, use headings to do this
R - Read the whole chapter and underline the key words
R - Recite the answers to the questions asked and write down the key points in note form
R- Review and go over what has been learned