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IB MYP Command Terms

Total questions: 18

Worksheet time: 9mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Justify

a)

Use knowledge and understanding to recognize trends and draw conclusions from given information.

b)

Give valid reasons or evidence to support an answer or conclusion. (See also “Explain”.)

c)

Make an appraisal by weighing up the strengths and limitations. (See also “Critique”.)

d)

Offer a considered and balanced review that includes a range of arguments, factors or hypotheses. Opinions or conclusions should be presented clearly and supported by appropriate evidence.

2.

Identify

a)

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

b)

Apply knowledge or rules to put theory into practice. (See also “Apply”.)

c)

Provide an answer from a number of possibilities. Recognize and state briefly a distinguishing fact or feature.

d)

Give a brief account or summary.

3.

Outline

a)

Give a brief account or summary.

b)

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

c)

Make an appraisal by weighing up the strengths and limitations.

d)

Undertake a systematic process of discovery.

4.

Discuss

a)

Give a brief account or summary.

b)

Undertake a systematic process of discovery.

c)

Offer a considered and balanced review that includes a range of arguments, factors or hypotheses. Opinions or conclusions should be presented clearly and supported by appropriate evidence.

d)

Abstract a general theme or major point(s).

5.

Use

a)

Apply knowledge or rules to put theory into practice.

b)

Put ideas and information into a proper or systematic order; give structure to a text.

c)

Use knowledge and understanding to recognize trends and draw conclusions from given information.

d)

Undertake a systematic process of discovery.

6.

Evaluate

a)

Combine different ideas in order to create new understanding

b)

Use knowledge and understanding to recognize trends and draw conclusions from given information.

c)

Apply knowledge or rules to put theory into practice.

d)

Make an appraisal by weighing up the strengths and limitations.

7.

Critique

a)

Provide a critical review or commentary, especially when dealing with works of art or literature.

b)

Make an appraisal by weighing up the strengths and limitations.

c)

Use knowledge and understanding to recognize trends and draw conclusions from given information.

d)

Apply knowledge or rules to put theory into practice.

8.

Summarize

a)

Provide an answer from a number of possibilities. Recognize and state briefly a distinguishing fact or feature.

b)

Abstract a general theme or major point(s).

c)

Offer a considered and balanced review that includes a range of arguments, factors or hypotheses. Opinions or conclusions should be presented clearly and supported by appropriate evidence

d)

Give a brief account or summary

9.

Get/obtain the only possible answer.

a)

justify

b)

determine

c)

explain

d)

suggest

10.

Explore

a)

Provide an answer from a number of possibilities. Recognize and state briefly a distinguishing fact or feature.

b)

Give valid reasons or evidence to support an answer or conclusion

c)

Undertake a systematic process of discovery

d)

Choose from a list or group.

11.

Select

a)

Choose from a list or group.

b)

Provide an answer from a number of possibilities. Recognize and state briefly a distinguishing fact or feature.

c)

Put ideas and information into a proper or systematic order; give structure to a text.

d)

Combine different ideas in order to create new understanding.

12.

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

a)

comment

b)

analyse

c)

determine

d)

identify

13.

Describe

a)

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

b)

Use an idea, equation, principle, theory or law in relation to a given problem or issue. (See also “Use”.)

c)

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

d)

Abstract a general theme or major point(s).

14.

State

a)

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

b)

Offer a considered and balanced review that includes a range of arguments, factors or hypotheses. Opinions or conclusions should be presented clearly and supported by appropriate evidence.

c)

Give valid reasons or evidence to support an answer or conclusion. (See also “Explain”.)

d)

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

15.

Explain

a)

Give a detailed account including reasons or causes. (See also “Justify”.)

b)

Abstract a general theme or major point(s).

c)

Give valid reasons or evidence to support an answer or conclusion. (See also “Explain”.)

d)

Use knowledge and understanding to recognize trends and draw conclusions from given information.

16.

Apply

a)

Offer a considered and balanced review that includes a range of arguments, factors or hypotheses. Opinions or conclusions should be presented clearly and supported by appropriate evidence.

b)

Make an appraisal by weighing up the strengths and limitations. (See also “Critique”.)

c)

Give valid reasons or evidence to support an answer or conclusion. (See also “Explain”.)

d)

Use an idea, equation, principle, theory or law in relation to a given problem or issue. (See also “Use”.)

17.

Demonstrate

a)

Make an appraisal by weighing up the strengths and limitations. (See also “Critique”.)

b)

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

c)

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

d)

Offer a considered and balanced review that includes a range of arguments, factors or hypotheses. Opinions or conclusions should be presented clearly and supported by appropriate evidence.

18.

Interpret

a)

Use knowledge and understanding in response to a given situation or real circumstances. Use an idea, equation, principle, theory or law in relation to a given problem or issue. (See also “Use”.)

b)

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

c)

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

d)

Use knowledge and understanding to recognize trends and draw conclusions from given information.