Module 1 — Syllabus Deconstruction & Command-Word Mastery

Text or voice — the tutor starts from this exact lesson and topic.

10 questions · 70% pass mark

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1. What is the primary function of a command word in an IGCSE assessment?

2. Which command word requires the highest level of cognitive processing?

3. Why is simple translation of command words into Arabic often insufficient?

4. If a prompt asks students to 'justify', what must they include?

5. How should a student approach a 'summarize' command in a paper?

6. What is the benefit of a classroom taxonomy wall for command words?

7. What is the relationship between command words and mark schemes?

8. Which of these is a low-cognitive-demand command word?

9. How can teachers support students struggling with high-order command words?

10. Why is it important to analyze the prompt before writing?

10 applied scenarios

Realistic classroom scenarios — decide what an effective teacher would do.

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1. A student summarizes a text but ignores the 'compare' instruction. How should you provide feedback?

2. You are teaching a lesson on 'discuss'. What is the most effective classroom activity?

3. Your students are confusing 'describe' and 'explain'. What should you do?

4. When creating a rubric, what is the best way to handle command words?

5. A high-achieving student writes a great summary but misses the constraint. What is your priority?

6. You find a 'justify' prompt in a past paper. What do you look for in a student response?

7. How do you introduce a new command word to a lower-attaining class?

8. A student answers a question using a synonym for the command word. How do you mark it?

9. How can you integrate command word mastery into grammar lessons?

10. What is the best way to prepare students for the final exam?