Assessment /
Objectives & Command Terms
Assessment /
Objectives & Command Terms
The assessment objectives for design technology reflect those parts of the aims that will be formally assessed either internally or externally. Command terms will be used frequently in examination questions, other terms may be used to direct students to present an argument in a specific way. These command terms indicate the depth of treatment required
a. facts, concepts, principles and terminology
b. design methodology and technology
c. methods of communicating and presenting technological information.
2. Apply and use:
a. facts, concepts, principles and terminology
b. design methodology and technology
c. methods of communicating and presenting technological information.
3. Construct, analyse and evaluate:
a. design briefs, problems, specifications and plans
b. methods, techniques and products
c. data, information and technological explanations.
4. Demonstrate the appropriate research, experimentation, modelling and personal skills necessary to carry out innovative, insightful, ethical and effective designing.
Label
꼬리표/표기하다 / ラベルを付ける / Ghi nhãn / 标记 / beschriften / étiqueter /Lipéad
Add a title, labels or brief explanations(s) to a diagram or graph
List
목록화하다/나열하다 / リストアップする / Liệt kê / 列出 / auflisten / lister / liosta
Give a sequence of brief answers with no explanation using short bullet points.
State
상태 / ありさま / nêu / 陈述 / angeben / sagen / Décrire / lua
Give a specific name, value or other brief answers without explanation/calculation.
In examinations, these command terms are usually awarded 1 mark
Calculate
계산하다 / 計算する / Tính toán / 计算 / berechnen / calculer / ríomh
Obtain a numerical answer showing the relevant stages in the work. Answer the sum & show working.
Apply
적용하다 / 適用する / Áp dụng / 应用 / anwenden / appliquer / chur i bhfeidhm
Use an idea, equation, principle, theory or law in relation to a given problem or issue.
Demonstrate
시연하다 / 実演する / Thể hiện / 展示 / demonstrieren / démontrer / léiriú
Make clear by reasoning or evidence, illustrating with examples or practical application.
Describe
묘사하다 / 記述する / mô tả / 描述 / beschreiben / Décrire / leabhairt
Give a detailed account. Using the information in the paper, make 2 clear points. 1 mark per point.
Identify
확인하다 / 識別 / nhận dạng / 识别 / identifizieren / Identifier / shainaithint
Provide an answer from a number of possibilities
Outline
개요를 서술하다 / 概要 / lập dàn ý / 大纲 / skizzieren / Décrire / leagan amach
Take an idea, and develop it with a brief explanation.
Present
발표하다 / 発表する / Trình bày / 展示 / präsentieren / présenter / chur i láthair
Offer for display, observation, examination or consideration.
In examinations, these command terms are usually awarded 2 marks
Analyse
분석하다 / 分析する / Phân tích / 分析 / analysieren / analyser / anailísiú
Break down in order to bring out the guiding elements or structure.
Construct
구성하다 / 構築する / Thi công / 构建 / konstruieren / construire
Display information in a diagrammatic or logical form.
Design
디자인하다 / デザインする / Thiết kế / 设计 / entwerfen / concevoir / dhearadh
Produce a plan, simulation or model
Evaluate
평가하기 / 評価する / đánh giá / 评价 / auswerten / Évaluer
Make an appraisal by weighing up the strengths & limitations. I.e., Make the point, develop the point & develop/justify the point, including advantages /disadvantages
Explain
설명하다 / 説明する / giải thích / 解释 / erläutern / Expliquer / mhíniú
Give a detailed account including reasons & causes. I.e. make the point, develop the idea & develop it again with reasons. If you have to explain multiple concepts or contexts, make headings for each.
Justify
정당화하다 / 正当化する / Biện minh/Chứng minh / "证明...是正当的" / rechtfertigen / justifier
Give valid reasons or evidence to support an answer or conclusion
In examinations, these command terms are usually awarded 3 marks
Compare
비교와 대조 / 比較対照 / so sánh, đối chiếu / 比较和对比 / vergleichen / en comparaison / gcomparáid
Give an account of similarities & differences between 2 or more items or situations, referring to both brackets all of them throughout. Pick a similarity or difference, develop it & develop it again with reasoning.
Discuss
의논하다 / 議論、論じる / thảo luận / 讨论 / discutieren / Discuter / phlé
Offer a considered & balanced review that includes a range of arguments, factors or hypotheses. Options/conclusions should be presented clearly with supporting & appropriate evidence.
Suggest
제안하다 / 提案する / Đề xuất / 建议 / vorschlagen / proposer / mholadh
Propose a solution, hypothesis, or other possible answers. I.e., Give a feasible idea, develop the idea & develop it again with reasoning.