MYP Command Terms for Design

Break down in order to bring out the essential elements or structure (to identify parts and relationships, and to interpret information to reach conclusions)

• construct

• present

• create

• analyze

Display information in a diagrammatic or logical form

• define

• construct

• explain

• state

to evolve from one's own thought or imagination, as a work or invention

• create

• state

• prioritize

• summarize

Give the precise meaning of a word, phrase, concept or physical quantity

• list

• define

• outline

• summarize

Make clear by reasoning or evidence, illustrating with examples or practical application

• design

• present

• list

• demonstrate

Give a detailed account or picture of a situation, event, pattern or process

• create

• describe

• develop

• justify

Produce a plan, simulation or model

• identify

• analyze

• define

• design

To improve incrementally, elaborate or expand in detail. Evolve to a more advanced or effective state

• develop

• summarize

• list

• justify

Make an appraisal by weighing up the strengths and limitations

• state

• prioritize

• evaluate

• design

Give a detailed account including reasons or causes

• explain

• create

• construct

• state