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APPENDIX I
 GLOSSARY OF EXAMINATION TERMS

KEY TO ABBREVIATIONS

KC - Knowledge and Comprehension
UK - Use of Knowledge
XS - Experimental Skills

WORD DEFINITION NOTES

Analyse Examine in detail UK

Annotate Add a brief note to a label Simple phrase or a few words only

Apply Use knowledge and or principles
to solve problems

Assess Present reasons for the
importance of particular
structures, relationships or
processes

Calculate Arrive at the solution to a
numerical problem

Cite Provide a quotation or reference KC
to the subject

Classify Divide into groups according to UK
observable characteristics

Comment State opinion or view with UK
supporting reasons

Compare State similarities and differences An example of a significance of
each similarity and the difference
stated may be required for
comparisons which are other than
structural

Construct Use a specific format to make Such representations should
and or draw a graph, histogram, normally bear a title, appropriate
pie chart or other representations headings and legend; UK
using data or material provided or
drawn from practical
investigations; build (for example,
a model), draw scale diagram

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