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​Identify your understanding of a concept you are currently studying

Surface

​I understand the concept and could briefly explain it

​Deep

I have a deep understanding of the concept that I could give a detailed explanation of

​Near Transfer

​I have a deep understanding of the concept and could connect this with other related concepts

​Far Transfer

​My understanding of the concept would allow me to recognise it in a context I have never seen before

The following cognitive verbs (command terms) are used by educators and can be used to identify the level of understanding the question requires

Surface

Define, identify, name, draw, find, label, match, state, follow a simple procedure

​Deep

Describe, list, outline, complete, continue, combine, calculate

​Near Transfer

Sequence, classify, compare and contrast, explain, analyse, apply, argue, form an analogy, organise, distinguish, question, relate, justify, apply, describe

​Far Transfer

Create, formulate, generate, predict, evaluate, transfer,  reflect, hypothesise, theorise, create, prove, argue, compose, prioritise, design, construct, perform