scored a raw 39… hope that gives me credibility 😭
analyse: identify the main features, then providing detail by breaking the concept down and connect them to one another
apply: use the information provided or knowledge in a particular situation and make connections using the theory
compare: 2 similarities and 2 differences (or 1 similarity + 3 differences / 1 difference + 3 similarities)
2 marks for two similarities and 2 marks for two differences
1 mark for one similarity and 3 marks for three differences
1 mark for one difference and 3 marks for three differences
define: usually 2 marks that require a clear stating of the meaning and a link to relevant information
1 mark for the definition
1 mark for linking to relevant information
describe: provide a detailed description of a term, including features and characteristics
discuss: consider advantages and disadvantages of a concept. the amount of each can be decided upon the marking scheme
distinguish: usually 3 marks that require the definition of both terms and their main difference (must not repeat/ re-word the definition/s)
1 mark for defining the first concept
1 mark for defining the second concept
1 mark for the difference
evaluate usually 5 marks that require 2 advantages and 2 disadvantages (or strengths/weaknesses) about the concept, then a personal opinion related to the sustainability of the concept in relation to the question (don’t repeat any previous writing in the response, rather link it in a relevant sense)
2 marks for two advantages
2 marks for two disadvantages
1 mark for personal opinion
explain: define the concept/term and provide key characteristics to make a clear and understandable response
identify: point out without further explanation a concept/ term. usually will be followed with a define or describe command
justify: provide a explanation for the concept and give valid reasoning behind this, most likely by showing evidence (advantages/disadvantages) or links to the case study
outline: identify the main concepts/terms and explain. length/depth or response will be determined by marks allocated to the question
propose: put forward an idea in relation to a concept and explain it in relation to the question
