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The document outlines four assessment objectives (AOs) that require different levels of skills from students. AO1 involves demonstrating knowledge and understanding through terms like define and describe. AO2 requires applying and analyzing knowledge using terms like analyze and explain. AO3 demands synthesizing and evaluating information by recommending or justifying ideas. AO4 involves demonstrating subject-specific skills through activities like calculating, drawing, or preparing materials.

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Assessment Objective

The document outlines four assessment objectives (AOs) that require different levels of skills from students. AO1 involves demonstrating knowledge and understanding through terms like define and describe. AO2 requires applying and analyzing knowledge using terms like analyze and explain. AO3 demands synthesizing and evaluating information by recommending or justifying ideas. AO4 involves demonstrating subject-specific skills through activities like calculating, drawing, or preparing materials.

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Assessment Objective

Key Command Term

Depth

AO1. Demonstrate
knowledge and
understanding

Define
Describe
Outline
State
Analyze
Apply
Comment
Demonstrate
Distinguish
Explain
Interpret
Suggest
Compare
Compare and contrast
Contrast
Discuss
Evaluate
Examine
Justify
Recommend
To What Extent
Annotate
Calculate
Complete
Construct
Determine
Draw
Identify
Label
Plot
Prepare

These terms require


students to learn and
comprehend the meaning
of information
These terms require
students to use their
knowledge and skills to
break down ideas into
simpler parts and to see
how the parts relate

AO2. Demonstrate
application and
analysis of knowledge
and understanding

AO3. Demonstrate
synthesis and
evaluation

AO4. Demonstrate a
variety of appropriate
skills

These terms require


students to rearrange
component ideas into a
new whole and make
judgments based on
evidence or a set of
criteria

These terms require


students to demonstrate
the selection and use of
subject-specific skills and
techniques

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