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Command Words Of Biology Exam Paper
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Date : 22/11/2012
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Uploaded by : Muhammad
Uploaded on : 22/11/2012
Subject : Biology
`Command words` used within the qualification in the specification include describe, evaluate, Explain, recall, recognise, and understand. These indicate the depth of knowledge and understandings required for a particular topic, and are also likely to be used in questions set on the topic.
1. Describe - students will be required to write prose answers to demonstrate the facts remembered about a topic. 2. Evaluate - students will be asked to analyse information and explain the underlying biology.
3. Explain - students will need to comment on the underlying biology. Recall - students will be expected to remember brief facts.
4. Recognise - students will be expected to identify parts on a diagram.
5. Understand - students will need to appreciate the importance and relevance of biological facts.
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