MYP Command Terms

Question 1

Annotate

Answer 1

Adds brief notes to a diagram or graph

Question 2

Apply

Answer 2

Use knowledge and understanding in response to a given situation or real circumstances.

Question 3

Calculate

Answer 3

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

Question 4

Classify

Answer 4

Arrange or order by class or category.

Question 5

Comment

Answer 5

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

Question 6

Compare

Answer 6

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

Question 7

Compare and Contrast

Answer 7

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

Question 8

Construct

Answer 8

Display information in a diagrammatic or logical form.

Question 9

Create

Answer 9

To evolve from one’s own thought or imagination, as a work or an invention.

Question 10

Critique

Answer 10

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

Question 11

Deduce

Answer 11

Reach a conclusion from the information given.

Question 12

Define

Answer 12

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

Question 13

Demonstrate

Answer 13

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

Question 14

Derive

Answer 14

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

Question 15

Describe

Answer 15

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

Question 16

Design

Answer 16

Produce a plan, simulation or model.

Question 17

Determine

Answer 17

Obtain the only possible answer.

Question 18

Develop

Answer 18

To improve incrementally, elaborate or expand in detail. Evolve to a more advanced or effective state.

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

Distinguish

Answer 20

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

Question 21

Document

Answer 21

Credit sources of information used by referencing (or citing) following a recognized referencing system. References should be included in
the text and also at the end of the piece of work in a reference list or bibliography

Question 22

Estimate

Answer 22

Obtain an approximate value for an unknown quantity.

Question 23

Evaluate

Answer 23

Make an appraisal by weighing up the strengths and limitations.

Question 24

Examine

Answer 24

Consider an argument or concept in a way that uncovers the assumptions and interrelationships of the issue

Question 25

Explain

Answer 25

Give a detailed account including reasons or causes.

Question 26

Explore

Answer 26

Undertake a systematic process of discovery.

Question 27

Find

Answer 27

Obtain an answer showing relevant stages in the working

Question 28

Formulate

Answer 28

Express precisely and systematically the relevant concept(s) or argument(s)

Question 29

Identify

Answer 29

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

Question 30

Interpret

Answer 30

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

Question 31

Investigate

Answer 31

Observe, study, or make a detailed and systematic examination, in order to establish facts and reach new conclusions

Question 32

Justify

Answer 32

Give valid reasons or evidence to support an answer or conclusion.

Question 33

Label

Answer 33

Add a title, labels or brief explanation(s) to a diagram or graph.

Question 34

List

Answer 34

Give a sequence of brief answers with no explanation.

Question 35

Measure

Answer 35

Obtain a value for a quantity.

Question 36

Organize

Answer 36

Put ideas and information into a proper or systematic order.

Question 37

Outline

Answer 37

Give a brief account or summary.

Question 38

Plot

Answer 38

Mark the position of points on a diagram.

Question 39

Predict

Answer 39

Give an expected result of an upcoming action or event.

Question 40

Present

Answer 40

Offer for display, observation, examination or consideration

Question 41

Prioritize

Answer 41

Give relative importance to, or put in an order of preference

Question 42

Prove

Answer 42

Use a sequence of logical steps to obtain the required result in a formal way.

Question 43

Solve

Answer 43

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

Question 44

State

Answer 44

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

Question 45

Suggest

Answer 45

Propose a solution, hypothesis or other possible answer.

Question 46

Sketch

Answer 46

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 47

Summarize

Answer 47

Abstract a general theme or major point(s).

Question 48

Synthesize

Answer 48

Combine different ideas in order to create new understanding.

Question 49

Trace

Answer 49

Follow and record the action of an algorithm.

Question 50

Verify

Answer 50

Provide evidence that validates the result.