Identify:
What does it mean on an assessment when we are asked to identify a concept or theme from the lesson materials?
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We should be able to breakdown the information into specific parts and look at their relationship or how they work together
We should be able to recognize and pull out the recurring key concepts or organizing ideas covered within the course work.
We should be able record a general list of facts or information from course materials
We should be able to select, shorten, and restate the overall concept covered within an assignment
Analyze:
What does it mean on an assessment when we are asked to analyze a concept or theme from the lesson materials?
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We should break a complex topic or theme into smaller interconnected parts
We should reiterate the central meaning of the topic in our own words
We should offer our opinions or beliefs on a topic without providing supporting evidence
We should highlight the different aspects of the topic
Describe:
What does it mean on an assessment when we are asked to "Describe" a concept or theme from the lesson materials?
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We should be able to break the content topic down into its fundamental parts.
We should be able to explain the basis of an argument by presenting the evidence that informed convincing way.
We should be able to provide thorough insight into the research subject in an objective manner with detailed explanation.
Paraphrase
Choose the best answer to define what it means to paraphrase something on an assessment.
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A 5-7-sentence paragraph summarizing 3 main points of an article or topic
1-2 sentences restating the overall main point of an article
1-2 sentences providing the most important details of an article or topic
Justify:
Choose the best answer to define what it means to justify something on an assessment.
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A complete explanation that reiterates the central meaning of the topic in our own words
A complete explanation giving a logical reason why a statement or action is reasonable or correct
A complete explanation describing why something is the way it is.
A complete explanation that conforms to the stated facts.
Compare:
What does it mean on an assessment when we are asked to compare two or more things from the lesson materials?
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We should examine or look for the differences between two or more things
We should examine or look for the similarities between two or more things
Contrast:
What does it mean on an assessment when we are asked to contrast two or more things from the lesson materials?
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We should examine or look for the differences between two or more things
We should examine or look for the similarities between two or more things
Summarize:
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A 1-2 sentence retelling the main point.
A 5-7 sentence paragraph providing the main idea and at least 3 main points that illustrate the main idea.
A 5-7 sentence paragraph providing at least 3 specific details of a main idea
Select the correct skill being asked for in the statement below:
Present an explanation about Women's work during WW1 using precise detail and examples.
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Compare and Contrast
Paraphrase
Describe
Select the correct skill being asked for in the statement below:
Select 1 of the three branches of the US government, and provide an example of how it implements checks and balances with the other branches.
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Identify
Compare and Contrast
Analyze
Select the correct skill being demonstrated in the passage below:
Bigfoot, commonly referred to as Sasquatch, is a mythical humanoid that is said to live in forests, mostly in the Pacific Northwest. Science has not been able to prove Bigfoot's existence, despite countless reports of sightings, footprints, and purported evidence like hair samples and grainy photos.
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Paraphrase
Summarize
Analyze
Select the correct skill being demonstrated in the sentence below:
The main difference between the Mexican and American vice presidential post is that the Mexican vice president is typically not from the same party as the president, whereas in America, both president and vice president are from the same party.
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Compare
Justify
Identify
Contrast
Select the correct skill being demonstrated in the sentence below:
Using the different principles of behaviorism, examine how classical conditioning can explain the development of phobias in individuals.
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Analyze
Compare and Contrast
Describe
Select the correct skill being demonstrated in the sentence below:
The colonists believed that King George was a tyrant and they proved this by saying that he taxed them unfairly and they were provided no representation in court.
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Explain
Justify
Describe
Select the correct skill being demonstrated in the sentence below:
Both Hawaiian and Samoan are Polynesian languages which have their origins in the Austronesian languages of South East Asia.
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Describe
Explain
Compare
Contrast
Select the correct skill being demonstrated in the passage below:
Bigfoot, also known as Sasquatch, is a legendary humanoid creature. It is believed to live in the forests of the Pacific Northwest. Descriptions of Bigfoot usually describe it as a large, ape-like creature, covered in dark hair, and standing between 6 to 9 feet tall. Despite many reported sightings and evidence such as footprints, hair samples, and blurry photographs, scientists have not been able to prove Bigfoot's existence. Cryptozoologists and fans are still searching for proof. This mystery has become a significant part of popular culture, inspiring movies, TV shows, school mascots, and ongoing debates about whether Bigfoot is real.
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Summarize
Paraphrase
Describe