IB Biology Command Terms

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

• analyze
• derive
• define
• determine

represent by means of pencil lines

• draw
• annotate
• outline
• design

add labels to a diagram

• comment
• label
• describe
• construct

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-2

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

• analyze
• apply
• determine
• list

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS2-2

NGSS.HS-PS2-1

NGSS.HS-ETS1-1

find a value for a quantity

• state
• identify
• measure
• label

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS4-1

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

• define
• list
• describe
• state

Tags

NGSS.MS-ETS1-1

add brief notes to a diagram or graph

• list
• annotate
• draw
• comment

use an idea, equation, principle, theory, or law in a new situation

• apply
• estimate
• describe
• determine

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS3-1

NGSS.HS-PS2-3

NGSS.HS-PS3-3

find a numerical answer showing the relevant stages in the working

• estimate
• distinguish
• calculate
• deduce

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS3-1

NGSS.HS-PS3-4

NGSS.HS-PS1-7

NGSS.HS-PS2-2

give a detailed account

• describe
• distinguish
• define
• identify

Tags

NGSS.HS-ETS1-3

NGSS.HS-LS4-2