IB DP ESS Command Terms

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

• analyze

• derive

• define

• determine

Give a sequence of names or other brief answers with no explanation

• analyze

• apply

• determine

• list

Give a specific name, value or other brief answer without explanation or calculation

• define

• list

• describe

• state

Add brief notes to a diagram or graph

• list

• annotate

• draw

• comment

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS3-1

Obtain a numerical answer showing the relevant stages of working

• estimate

• distinguish

• calculate

• deduce

Give a detailed account

• describe

• distinguish

• define

• identify

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

Make clear the differences between two or more concepts or items

• apply

• determine

• distinguish

• discuss

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-2

Obtain an approximate value

• measure

• calculate

• determine

• estimate

Provide an answer from a number of possibilities

• identify

• estimate

• deduce

• analyze

Tags

NGSS.MS-ETS1-3

Give a brief account or summary

• discuss

• construct

• outline

• comment