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Unlocking the language of the HSC Please note that this document is a work in progress, the metalanguage list is NOT defjnitive and would vary according to the KLA. There is room to add other appropriate language. Instruction/Process/Verb


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Unlocking the language of the HSC

Please note that this document is a ‘work in progress’, the metalanguage list is NOT defjnitive and would vary according to the KLA. There is room to add other appropriate language.

Instruction/Process/Verb Meaning/Action As well as subject specifjc METALANGUAGE, you must use metalanguage like:

Identify Band 1-2

  • Recognise and name
  • Give the basic features of
  • This feature
  • That
  • Those / These
  • Is characterised by
  • Looks / sounds / feels like
  • For example
  • For instance
  • This
  • Evidence of this
  • Thus
  • In this manner

List Band 1-2

  • Name / Write briefmy
  • Use numbers or letters
  • First, second, third
  • Furthermore
  • Finally
  • To begin
  • To conclude
  • Next

Outline Band 1-2

  • Sketch in general terms
  • Indicate the main features of
  • Give a broad overview of
  • Characteristics of
  • Likewise
  • Alternately
  • Also
  • Commonly
  • Broadly speaking
  • Generally
  • ‘Numeracy’ words like:
  • Many / Most / Every / Only one

/ %’s / units of measurement / proportions / ratios Investigate Band 3

  • Sketch in general terms
  • Indicate the main features of
  • Give a broad overview of
  • Characteristics of
  • Likewise
  • Alternately
  • Also
  • Commonly
  • Broadly speaking
  • Generally
  • ‘Numeracy’ words like:
  • Many / most / every / only one

/ %’s / units of measurement / proportions / ratios

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Examine Band 3

  • Inquire into
  • Report in some detail
  • Look carefully at the

characteristics of

  • Characteristics of
  • ‘Numeracy’ words like:
  • Many / Most/ Every / Only one

/ %’s / units of measurement / proportions / ratios

  • This feature
  • That
  • Those / These
  • Is characterised by
  • Looks / sounds / feels like

Describe Band 3-4 **Danger area: most candidates hover in this area (Band 4 70-75%)

  • Provide a summary of the main

characteristics or features

  • Focus on Who, What, When &

Where

  • Next
  • Then
  • Following
  • This
  • At this time
  • Now
  • At this point
  • After
  • Afterward
  • After this
  • Hence
  • Characteristics of
  • Subsequently
  • Soon
  • Finally
  • Consequently,
  • Before this
  • Previously
  • Preceding this
  • Simultaneously
  • Concurrently
  • At this time
  • Therefore
  • Is characterised by
  • Looks/sounds/feels like

Summarise Band 3

  • Express, concisely, the key /

relevant points

  • Perhaps use dot points
  • Overall
  • In brief
  • In overview
  • Generally
  • On the whole
  • As a rule
  • For the most part
  • In most cases usually
  • Therefore
  • In summary
  • To sum up
  • In conclusion
  • To conclude
  • In brief
  • To summarise
  • Overall
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Examine Band 4

  • Inquire into
  • The issue is characterized by
  • This is important because
  • The major features…
  • The basic facts are
  • This event occurred…

Compare Band 4

  • Show how things are similar

AND difgerent

  • Set out similarities AND

difgerences

  • When compared with…
  • Is similar to….
  • Can be likened to …..
  • The same as ….
  • Similarly ….
  • Next
  • Simultaneously
  • Concurrently
  • Therefore
  • In contrast
  • By comparison….
  • Resembles ……
  • Not unlike……
  • Share these qualities
  • Also
  • But in this case
  • In another case
  • On this occasion
  • In this situation

Contrast Band 4

  • Show how things are difgerent /
  • pposite to each other
  • List difgerences between
  • However….
  • Alternatively…
  • Otherwise…..
  • Instead ….
  • On the other hand….
  • Conversely…..
  • This difgers from….
  • Still
  • After all
  • Nevertheless….
  • Difgers from….
  • Despite this….
  • On the contrary…..
  • In contrast ….
  • But
  • Yet
  • For all of that
  • Notwithstanding

Rank Band 4

  • After carefully examining the

nature of….

  • Use a set of valid criteria
  • Decide on an order for things.
  • Write in a logical order

:1,2,3,4….

  • Firstly/secondly…
  • Use numerals/letters
  • Finally
  • Lastly
  • Because
  • Therefore
  • In the light of this criteria
  • To this end
  • With this object
  • For this purpose
  • Accordingly
  • Thus
  • Consequently
  • Accordingly
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Distinguish Band 4 (can be Band 5 depending on KLA)

  • Recognise or note the key

difgerences between

  • indicate as being distinct or

difgerent from

  • Yet
  • Still
  • However
  • Nevertheless
  • In spite of
  • Despite
  • Of course
  • Once in a while
  • Sometimes
  • However….
  • Alternatively…
  • Otherwise…..
  • Instead ….
  • On the other hand….
  • The key difgerence between
  • Alternately
  • Difgerence
  • Unique
  • It is in the detail…
  • Nevertheless….
  • Difgers from….
  • Despite this….
  • On the contrary…..
  • In contrast ….
  • Take the case of
  • Proof of

Classify Band 4

  • Arrange into in classes/

categories using particular criteria

  • Sort by type
  • To this end
  • With this object
  • For this purpose
  • Accordingly
  • Thus
  • Consequently
  • Therefore
  • Based on this criteria
  • Appropriate division
  • Accordingly
  • Groupings
  • Sorted according to …

Explain Band 4

  • Go further than ‘Describe’ by

answering ‘WHY’ to show the signifjcance of something

  • Relate cause and efgect
  • Make the relationships between

things clear

  • Provide reasons why and/or

how

  • Frst, second, third
  • Next
  • Then
  • Following
  • At this time
  • Now
  • At this point
  • After
  • Simultaneously
  • Concurrently
  • Therefore
  • Afterwards
  • After this
  • Subsequently
  • Soon
  • Finally
  • Consequently
  • Before this
  • Previously
  • Preceding this
  • At this time
  • Hence
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Demonstrate Band 4

  • Show by using examples how

something works

  • In this case
  • In another case
  • On this occasion
  • In this situation
  • Take the case of ...
  • Proof of this
  • Evidence of this
  • Thus
  • In this manner
  • For example…
  • For one thing…
  • As exemplifjed by…
  • Such as….
  • For instance….
  • These include….
  • Hence
  • Therefore

Account for Band 4

  • Give reasons for
  • Report on why…
  • Explain the ‘ins and outs’ of
  • Outline the causes of or the

reasons behind

  • Yet
  • Still
  • However
  • Nevertheless
  • In spite of
  • Once in a while
  • Sometimes
  • The causes
  • Because
  • The reasons for
  • Due to
  • Leads to
  • Underlying reasons for
  • Despite
  • Of course
  • The consequences of

Clarify Band 4

  • Make clear or plain by logically

setting out step by step

  • To this end
  • With this object
  • For this purpose
  • Plainly stated
  • Restating
  • Another way of expressing this

is…

  • In other words
  • Put simply
  • Clearly
  • For instance
  • For example
  • As follows
  • That is
  • In this case
  • Namely
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Discuss Band 5

  • Identify issues and provide

points for and/or against

  • In the light of these facts
  • The pros
  • The cons
  • The arguments for
  • The arguments against
  • Firstly, secondly, thirdly…..
  • On the other hand
  • Conversely
  • The essentials of

Assess Band 5

  • Make an informed and

balanced judgment about value, quality, outcomes, results and/or size of …

  • Ofger justifjcation or evidence

for your judgement

  • In fact
  • Clearly
  • Indeed
  • In any event
  • Certainly
  • A logical order would be
  • First, second…
  • On balance
  • After weighing up
  • The grounds for this order are
  • This is based on
  • The premise for this is

Analyse Band 5 (sometimes B6 depending on KLA)

  • Examine the details or features
  • f
  • Show how each feature is

signifjcant to the whole

  • Identify the components of

and the relationships between things

  • Draw out and relate

implications

  • This led to…
  • Essentially…
  • Stems from….
  • Points towards….
  • Culminates in….
  • Initiated….
  • Leads to
  • Stimulates
  • Is a catalyst for
  • Following this…
  • As a result of…

Consequently….

  • This created….
  • Because…..
  • Typically…
  • Consequences include..
  • Caused…
  • Finally ….
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Justify Band 6

  • Support an argument or

conclusion

  • Clearly
  • The evidence is clear
  • The statistics show
  • Case studies prove
  • Obviously
  • Evidently
  • Furthermore
  • Moreover
  • Besides, indeed
  • In fact
  • In addition
  • Not only ...
  • But also
  • For the same reason
  • Clear proof
  • Unquestionable evidence
  • Undeniably
  • Also
  • Furthermore
  • Moreover
  • What is more
  • In addition
  • Besides
  • Above all
  • As well (as)
  • In the same way

Evaluate Band 6

  • Make a judgement based on

criteria; determine the value of

  • In fact
  • Indeed
  • In any event
  • Certainly
  • Defjnitely
  • Never
  • Extremely
  • Absolutely
  • Always
  • Forever
  • Now, as far as x is concerned
  • A for ...
  • Forever
  • Perennially
  • Eternally
  • Emphatically
  • Unquestionably
  • Without a doubt
  • Certainly
  • Undeniably
  • Without reservation
  • With regard/reference to
  • It follows that
  • Turning to