MYP Command Terms Flashcards
Account for
present a reasoned case for the existence of something
Analyse
provide a comparison in detail of the causes and any possible effects of how the thing under consideration has developed or happened.
Apply
to apply your knowledge of a particular thing, say the monetary or fiscal policy, to a given situation.
Assess
measure and judge the magnitude or quality of something.
Calculate
specific knowledge’ that you should have i.e. a formula.
Comment
requires you to draw some conclusions about the issue under consideration.
Compare/Compare and contrast
describe two situations and present the similarities and differences between them.
Consider
asking fro reflections on the different options/alternatives that may exist to resolve / solve / defeat or possibly correct the problem that has been posed.
Define
a very clear and correct definition is given of a specific word or concept.
Describe
provide a description of a given situation.
Discuss
consider a statement or to offer a considered review of or balanced argument about a particular topic.
Distinguish
make clear their understanding of similar terms.
Evaluate
make an appraisal of a situation.
Explain
make intelligible and give reasons for a concept or idea.
How
requires the details be explained about how something is achieved or has been stopped or whatever other exercise the question is asking you to perform.
