IB Command Terms

What is the purpose of IB command terms?

• To confuse students

• To help students understand exam questions

• To limit the number of marks students can achieve

• To make exams more difficult

What is the main function of the 'state' command term?

• To explain a concept

• To provide a brief account of a topic

• To give a one-word answer or number

• To list the differences and similarities

What is the key difference between 'label' and 'annotate' command terms?

• Label requires providing extra details, annotate requires a brief account

• Label requires a one-word answer, annotate requires a detailed explanation

• Label requires writing, annotate requires drawing

• Label requires drawing, annotate requires writing

What is the main requirement for 'compare' questions?

• List the similarities and the implications

• List the differences and the similarities

• List the similarities only

• List the differences only

What is the key aspect of 'outline' questions?

• Drawing a diagram with labels

• Giving a brief account of a topic

• Providing a detailed explanation

• Listing the differences and similarities

What is the main requirement for 'analyze' questions?

• Providing a brief account of a topic

• Breaking down the topic and recognizing patterns or trends

• Listing the differences and similarities

• Drawing a diagram with labels

What is the main difference between 'discuss' and 'evaluate' command terms?

• Discuss requires a balanced argument, evaluate requires a brief account

• Discuss requires a brief account, evaluate requires a balanced argument

• Discuss requires listing the differences, evaluate requires listing the similarities

• Discuss requires a detailed explanation, evaluate requires a brief account

What is the main requirement for 'describe' questions?

• Providing a brief account of a topic

• Breaking down the topic and recognizing patterns or trends

• Giving a one-word answer or number

• Writing down what you see

What is the best approach for 'explain' questions?

• Provide a brief account of a topic

• Draw a diagram with labels

• Write down everything you know within reason

• List the differences and the similarities

What is the approximate worth of 'state' questions?

• Two marks

• Three marks

• Four marks

• One mark