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Sylllabus outcomes, objectives, performance bands and examination questions have key words that tell students what they are expected to be able to do in PDHPE. The following table lists some of the common key words used in PDHPE along with the meaning defined by the NSW Board of Studies for each key word. It is not necessary to remember the definition of each individual key word. Some of the words can be grouped according to the common features. Using the information in the table below, identify the key features for each of the key words.

 

Key word	Definition	Features
Analyse	identify components and the relationship between them: draw out and relate implications
Assess	make a judgement of value, quality, outcomes, results or size
Compare	show how things are similar and different
Critically analyse	add a degree or level of accuracy, depth, knowledge and understanding, logic, questioning, reflection and quality to analyse
Critically evaluate	add a degree or level of accuracy, depth, knowledge and understanding, logic, questioning, reflection and quality to evaluate
Define	state meaning and identify essential qualities
Demonstrate	show by example
Describe	provide characteristics and features
Discuss	identify issues and provide points for and/or against
Distinguish	recognise or note/indicate as being distinct or different from; to note differences between
Evaluate	make a judgement based on criteria; determine the value of
Examine	inquire into
Explain	relate cause and effect; make the relationships between things evident; provide why and/or how
Identify	recognise and name
Investigate	plan, inquire into and draw conclusions about
Justify	suppport an argument or conclusion
Outline	sketch in general terms; indicate the main features of

 

Once you have completed the key features column, group the key words with common features into sub groups. This will make it easier to remember the features of each key word.

 

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