NESA Directive Terms
Distinguish - Recognise or note/indicate as being distinct or different from; to note differences
between (Use a distinguishing word! E.g. Whereas, however, etc.)
Assess - Make a judgement of value, quality, outcomes, results or size
Evaluate - Make a judgement based on criteria; determine the value of
Discuss - Identify issues and provide points for and/or against
Explain - Relate cause and effect; make the relationships between things evident; provide why
and/or how
Outline - Sketch in general terms; indicate the main features of
Summarise - Express, concisely, the relevant details
Recount - Retell a series of events
Define - State meaning and identify essential qualities
Calculate - Ascertain/determine from given facts, figures or information
Describe - Provide characteristics and features
Identify - Recognise and name
Justify - Support an argument or conclusion
Distinguish - Recognise or note/indicate as being distinct or different from; to note differences
between (Use a distinguishing word! E.g. Whereas, however, etc.)
Assess - Make a judgement of value, quality, outcomes, results or size
Evaluate - Make a judgement based on criteria; determine the value of
Discuss - Identify issues and provide points for and/or against
Explain - Relate cause and effect; make the relationships between things evident; provide why
and/or how
Outline - Sketch in general terms; indicate the main features of
Summarise - Express, concisely, the relevant details
Recount - Retell a series of events
Define - State meaning and identify essential qualities
Calculate - Ascertain/determine from given facts, figures or information
Describe - Provide characteristics and features
Identify - Recognise and name
Justify - Support an argument or conclusion
