ISASP Vocabulary

Front

Break into parts, tell about the parts, look closely

Back

Analyze

Front

Make a claim supported by evidence and reasoning. Take a position or support an opinion.

Back

Argue

Front

Place items in related groups, then name or title each group.

Back

Classify

Front

Tell how things are the same; use specific examples

Back

Compare

Front

Tell how things are different; use specific examples

Back

Contrast

Front

Give a clear meaning; make sure your definition is related to the subject you are being tested in.

Back

Define

Front

Tell about, paint a picture with words

Back

Describe

Front

Consider the various points of view by presenting all sides of the issue

Back

Discuss

Front

Make a judgment based on the evidence and support it; give good and bad points

Back

Evaluate

Front

Make clear and plain; give the reason or cause; teach or show the steps

Back

Explain