Directive lesson
Evaluate
Evaluation requires a judgement. Decide the criteria, weigh the evidence for and against, and state the extent of success, significance or effectiveness.
Use this flow
- Set the criteria
- Present achievements or strengths
- Present limitations or costs
- Weigh the evidence
- Give an overall judgement
Must do
- Make the criteria visible
- Compare evidence, not just list it
- Use extent words such as limited, substantial, uneven or conditional
Avoid
- Giving a conclusion without criteria
- Equating evaluation with criticism
- Counting points instead of weighing them
Real PYQ example
Evaluate the nature of the Bhakti literature and its contribution to Indian culture.