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Study GuideWhat is the difference between a Pass, Merit and Distinction?
To obtain a PASS I need to…
Demonstrate that I understand the important facts about the topic
A PASS means I can…
Command Word This means…
Create or Produce Make, invent or construct an item
Describe Give a clear, straightforward description that includes the main points and links them together logically
Define Explain what a term means and give an example, if appropriate to show what I mean
Explain Give the meaning of something, with reasons. Start with the topic then give the ‘how’ or ‘why’
Identify Distinguish and state the main features or basic facts relating to a topic
Interpret Define or explain the meaning
A PASS means I can…
Command Word This means…
Illustrate Give examples to show what I mean
List Provide the information in a list rather than continuous writing
Outline Write a clear description that includes all the main points but avoid going into too much detail
Plan or Devise Work out and explain how I would carry out an activity
Select and present information
Identify relevant information to support the argument I am making and communicate this in an appropriate way
State Write a clear full account
Undertake Carry out a specific activity
To obtain a MERIT I need to…
Prove that I can apply my knowledge in a specific way
To achieve a MERIT I can…
Command Word This means…
Analyse Identify separate factors, say how they are related and how each one relates to the topic
Classify Sort my information into appropriate categories before presenting or explaining it
Compare & Contrast
Identify the main factors that apply and explain the similarities and the differences or advantages or disadvantages
Demonstrate Provide relevant examples or evidence that supports the arguments I am making
Discuss Provide a thoughtful and logical argument to support the case I am making
To achieve a MERIT I can…
Command Word This means…
Implement Put into practice or operation. I may have to interpret or justify the result
Interpret Understand and explain a result
Justify Give appropriate reasons to support my opinion or views and show how I arrived at these conclusions
Relate/Report Give a full account, with reasons
Research Carry out a full investigation
Specify Provide full details and descriptions of selected items or activities
To obtain a DISTINCTION I need to…
Prove that I can make a reasoned judgement based on evidence
To achieve a DISTINCTION I…
Command Word This means…
Analyse Identify the key factors, show how they are linked and explain the importance and relevance of each
Assess Give careful consideration to all the factors or events that apply and identify which are the most important and relevant with reason for my views
Comprehensively Explain
Give a VERY detailed explanation that covers all the relevant points and give reasons for my views or actions
To achieve a DISTINCTION I…
Command Word This means…
Comment Critically
Give my view after I have considered all the evidence. Particularly the importance of both the relevant positive and negative aspects
Evaluate Review the information and then bring it together to form a conclusion. Give evidence to support each of my views
Evaluate Critically Review the information to decide the degree to which something is true, important or valuable. Then assess possible alternatives taking into account their strengths and weaknesses if they were applied instead. Then give a precise and detailed account to explain my opinion
Summarise Identify review the main, relevant factors and/or arguments so that these are explained in a clear and concise manner