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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 details. (UK)

Annotate requires a brief note to be
added to a label.

Apply requires the use of knowledge (UK)
or principles to solve problems
and to explain or predict
behaviours in other situations.

Assess requires the inclusion of (UK)
reasons for the importance of
particular structures,
relationships or processes.

Calculate requires a numerical answer for (UK)
which working must be shown.

Cite requires a quotation or a (KC)
reference to the subject.

Classify requires a division into groups (UK)
according to observable and
stated characteristics.

Comment requires the statement of an (UK)
opinion or a view, with
supporting reasons.

Compare requires a statement about (UK)
similarities and differences.

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