Exam+Revision+Technique

= __Exam Revision Technique__ =

===The key to good revision is to have a sound grasp of the __command terms__  that are used to structure questions. By using the command terms and applying them to the topic of study it is possible to begin to work out the questions that may appear on the test / exam. The common command terms used in Geography are as follows: - ===

**__Account for__ **= Explain a particular happening or outcome. You are expected to present a reasoned case for the existence of something. //For example: account for why Norway has a higher HDI ranking than Niger.// **__Analyse__ **=  Respond with a closely argued and detailed examination of a particular topic, pattern or process. If this key term is augmented by “the extent to which” then you should make sure that a judgment is reached. //For example:// //Analyse the data in the table below. To what extent can the data below tell us about the level of development in a country?// **__Compare / compare and contrast__ **=  Describe two or more situations and present the similarities and differences between them. On its own, a description of the two situations does not meet the requirements of this key word. //For example:// C//ompare the levels of infant mortality between the two countries shown on the map.// **__Evaluate__ **=  Make an appraisal of the argument or concept under investigation or discussion. You should weigh the nature of the evidence available and identify and discuss the convincing aspects of the argument, as well as its limitations and implications. //For example:// //Evaluate the extent to which the following are valid indicators of economic development. // <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> <span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">**<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">__Examine__ **= <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> Investigate an argument or concept in detail. You should approach the question in a critical and detailed way that uncovers assumptions and interrelationships of the issue. //For example: Examine the factors that may cause countries to have differing levels of development.// <span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">**<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">__Explain__ **= <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> Give intelligible reasons for a concept, pattern, process, relationship or idea. //For example: Explain why the HDI takes into account GDP, Life Expectancy and Education as its primary indicators.// <span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">**<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">__Outline__ **= <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> Write a brief summary of the major aspects of the issue, principle or argument stated in the question. //For example: Outline the principle reasons why Norway is more developed than Niger.//
 * __ Classify __ = **Assemble or arrange data, statistics or other types of material in a logical and coherent manner according to categories, sequences, ranks, order or graphs that are meaningful. //For example: Classify the countries listed in the table according to their level of development or classify the development indicators as economic or social indicators.//
 * <span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">__Construct__ = **Present various information in a diagram, graph or table. //For example: using the data below construct a pie graph to show employment by sector in Norway.//
 * <span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">__Describe__ = **Give a portrayal (picture) of a given situation. It is a neutral request to present a detailed picture of a given situation, event, pattern, process or feature. //For example, describe the relationship between life expectancy and adult literacy shown in the graph.//
 * <span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">__Identify__ = **Recognize either one or more component parts or features on a map, diagram, photograph or table, or to recognize one or more component parts in an argument or concept. For example: //Identify the countries on the map that have a high population density.//