VCAA command terms Tier 2

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Explain

Back

Make a idea/process clear; give reasons or causes, often using the source(s) and own knowledge

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Demonstrate

Back

show clearly by giving evidence or examples.

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determine

Back

work out, decide or conclude from information/evidence provided.

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Analyse

Back

 identify parts/relationships; draw out implications; test logic/reasonableness.

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Apply

Back

 use knowledge/techniques in a new situation or to a given set of data/sources.

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Classify

Back

arrange items or ideas into categories based on shared characteristics.

Front

Illustrate

Back

make clear by using examples, data or brief descriptions (sometimes with diagrams/images).

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Organise

Back

 arrange information logically (e.g., into themes, timelines, categories).

Front

Present

Back

convey information in the required form (table, short response, brief paragraph).

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Use

Back

select and employ information or techniques appropriately to the task.