Describe vs explain
Each topic for SAQs may be asked either with the “describe” or “explain” command term. Students must understand the difference between the two terms, as this is one of the common reasons that students earn only mid-range marks on their exams. Describe vs. explain - student copy Describe asks students to address “what” when answering the question. They may be asked to describe a concept, a theory, or a study. When...