Ch.2 The Eight Proficiency Levels Vocabulary
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Why do DigComp level descriptors use action verbs?

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Action verbs map to DigComp difficulty levels

Action verbs describe what a person can actually do at a given level; the main exam trap is confusing 'recognise' (low) with 'create' (high).

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