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    This document provides definitions for various examination terms used to assess students' understanding of scientific concepts. It defines key terms such as "account for", "annotate", "apply", and "assess" which instruct students to present reasons, add brief notes, use knowledge to solve problems, and evaluate importance. It also defines terms involving calculations, classifications, comparisons, constructions, deductions, and describing or explaining scientific structures, relationships, processes, and data.

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    This document provides definitions for various examination terms used to assess students' understanding of scientific concepts. It defines key terms such as "account for", "annotate", "apply", and "assess" which instruct students to present reasons, add brief notes, use knowledge to solve problems, and evaluate importance. It also defines terms involving calculations, classifications, comparisons, constructions, deductions, and describing or explaining scientific structures, relationships, processes, and data.

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     GLOSSARY OF EXAMINATION TERMS

    WORDS/TERMS DEFINITIONS/MEANINGS

    account for present reason for action or event

    annotate add a brief note to a label

    apply use knowledge of principles to solve problems

    assess present reasons for the importance of particular structures, relationships or process

    calculate arrive at the solution to a numerical problem

    classify divide into groups according to observable characteristics

    comment state opinion or view with supporting reasons

    compare state similarities and differences

    construct use a specific format to make and draw a graph, histogram, pie chart or other
    representation using data or material provided or drawn from practical
    investigations, build (for example, a model), draw scale diagram

    deduce make a logical connection between two or more pieces of information; use data to
    arrive at a conclusion

    define state concisely the meaning of a word or term

    demonstrate show; direct attention to...

    describe provide detailed factual information of the appearance or arrangement of a specific


    structure or a sequence of a specific process
    determine find the value of a physical quantity

    design plan and present with appropriate practical detail

    develop expand or elaborate an idea or argument with supporting reasons

    diagram simplified representation showing the relationship between components.

    differentiate state or explain briefly those differences between or among items which can be used
    to define the items or place them into separate categories.

    discuss present reasoned argument; consider points both for and against; explain the
    relative merits of a case

    draw make a line representation from specimens or apparatus which shows an accurate
    relation between the parts

    estimate make an approximate quantitative judgement

    CXC 10/G/SYLL 17 48
    WORDS/TERMS DEFINITIONS/MEANINGS

    evaluate weigh evidence and make judgements based on given criteria

    explain give reasons based on recall; account for

    find locate a feature or obtain as from a graph

    formulate devise a hypothesis

    identify name or point out specific components or features

    illustrate show clearly by using appropriate examples or diagrams, sketches

    investigate use simple systematic procedures to observe, record data and draw logical
    conclusions

    label add names to identify structures or parts indicated by pointers

    list itemise without detail

    measure take accurate quantitative readings using appropriate instruments

    name give only the name of

    note write down observations

    observe pay attention to details which characterise a specimen, reaction or change taking
    place; to examine and note scientifically

    outline give basic steps only

    plan prepare to conduct an investigation

    predict use information provided to arrive at a likely conclusion or suggest a possible


    outcome

    record write an accurate description of the full range of observations made during a given
    procedure

    relate show connections between; explain how one set of facts or data depend on others
    or are determined by them

    sketch make a simple freehand diagram showing relevant proportions and any important
    details

    state provide factual information in concise terms outlining explanations

    suggest offer an explanation deduced from information provided or previous knowledge (...
    a hypothesis; provide a generalisation which offers a likely explanation for a set of
    data or observations.)
    test to find out, following set procedures

    Western Zone Office


    31 March 2017

    CXC 10/G/SYLL 17 49

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