IB SEHS SPORT - COMMAND TERMS

Question 1

Measure

Answer 1

Obtain a value for a quantity.

Question 2

State

Answer 2

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

Question 3

Annotate

Answer 3

Add brief note to a diagram or graph.

Question 4

Apply

Answer 4

Use an idea, equation, principle, theory or law in relation to a given problem or issue.

Question 5

Calculate

Answer 5

Obtain a numerical answer showing the relevant stages in the working.

Question 6

Describe

Answer 6

Give a detailed account.

Question 7

Distinguish

Answer 7

Make clear the differences between two or more concepts or items.

Question 8

Estimate

Answer 8

Find an approximate value.

Question 9

Identify

Answer 9

Provide an answer from a given number of possibilities.

Question 10

Outline

Answer 10

Give a brief account or summary.

Question 11

Analyse

Answer 11

Break down in order to bring out the essential elements or structure.

Question 12

Comment

Answer 12

Give a judgement based on a given statement or result of a calculation.

Question 13

Compare

Answer 13

Give an account of similarities between two (or more) items or situations, referring to both (all) of them throughout.

Question 14

Construct

Answer 14

Display information in a diagrammatic or logical form.

Question 15

Deduce

Answer 15

Reach a conclusion from the information given.

Question 16

Derive

Answer 16

Manipulate a mathematical relationship to give a new equation or relationship.

Question 17

Design

Answer 17

Produce a plan, simulation or model.

Question 18

Determine

Answer 18

Obtain the only possible answer.

Question 19

Discuss

Answer 19

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.

Question 20

Evaluate

Answer 20

make an appraisal by weighing up the strengths and limitations.

Question 21

Explain

Answer 21

Give a detailed account including reasons or causes.

Question 22

Predict

Answer 22

Give an expected result.

Question 23

Show

Answer 23

Give the steps in a calculation or derivation.

Question 24

Sketch

Answer 24

Represent by means of a diagram or graph (labelled as appropriate). The sketch should give a general idea of the required shape or relationship, and should include relevant features.

Question 25

Solve

Answer 25

Obtain the answer(s) using algebraic and/or numerical and/or graphical methods.

Question 26

Suggest

Answer 26

Propose a solution, hypothesis or other possible answer.