Analyse study or examine something in detail, break down something in order to bring out the essential elements or structure; identify parts and relationships, and interpret information to reach conclusions

Apply select and use information and/or knowledge and understanding to explain a given situation or real circumstances

Appreciate recognise the meaning of; have a practical understanding of

Calculate obtain a numerical answer, showing the relevant stages in the working

Classify group things based on common characteristics

Compare give an account of the similarities and/or differences between two (or more) items or situations, referring to both/all of them throughout

Conduct to perform an activity

Consider describe patterns in data; use knowledge and understanding to interpret patterns; make predictions and check reliability

Demonstrate prove or make clear by reasoning or evidence, illustrating with examples or practical application

Describe develop a detailed picture or image of, for example, a structure or a process, using words or diagrams where appropriate; produce a plan, simulation or model

Design to conceive, create and execute according to plan 

Develop to evolve; to make apparent or expand in detail

Discuss offer a considered, balanced review that includes a range of arguments, factors or hypotheses: opinions or conclusions should be presented clearly and supported by appropriate evidence

Evaluate (data) collect and examine data to make judgments and appraisals; describe how evidence supports or does not support a conclusion in an inquiry or investigation; identify the limitations of data in conclusions; make judgments about ideas, solutions or methods

Evaluate (ethical judgement) collect and examine evidence to make judgments and appraisals; describe how evidence supports or does not support a judgement; identify the limitations of evidence in conclusions; make judgments about ideas, solutions or methods

Examine consider an argument or concept in a way that uncovers the assumptions and relationships of the issue

Explain give a detailed account including reasons or causes

Explore observe or study in order to establish facts

Formulate express the relevant concept(s) or argument(s) precisely and systematically

Identify recognise patterns, facts, or details; provide an answer from a number of possibilities; recognise and state briefly a distinguishing fact or feature

Illustrate use examples to describe something

Interpret use knowledge and understanding to recognise trends and draw conclusions from given information

Investigate observe, study, or make a detailed and systematic examination, in order to establish facts and reach new conclusions

Justify give valid reasons or evidence to support an answer or conclusion 

Measure quantify changes in systems by reading a measuring tool

Model generate a mathematical representation (e.g., number, graph, equation, geometric figure); diagrams; physical replicas for real world or mathematical objects; properties; actions or relationships

Organise to arrange; to systematise or methodise

Outline to make a summary of the significant features of a subject 

Plan to devise or project a method or a course of action

Produce to bring into existence by intellectual or creative ability

Research to inquire specifically, using involved and critical investigation

Review to re-examine deliberately or critically, usually with a view to approval or dissent; to analyse results for the purpose of giving an opinion

Recognise identify facts, characteristics or concepts that are critical (relevant/ appropriate) to the understanding of a situation, event, process or phenomenon

Reflect to consider in order to correct or improve

Use apply knowledge or rules to put theory into practice 

Verify give evidence to support the truth of a statement