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MYP Command Terms Flashcards

1
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Break down in order to bring out the essential elements or structure.(To identify parts and relationships, and to interpret information to reach conclusions.)

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Analyze

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Add brief notes to a diagram or graph.

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Annotate

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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.

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Apply

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4
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Obtain a numerical answer showing the relevant stages in working.

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Calculate

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Arrange or order by class or category.

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Classify

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6
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Give a judgement based on a given statement or result of a calculation.

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Comment

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7
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Display information in a diagrammatic or logical form.

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Construct

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

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Define

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9
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Make clear by reasoning or evidence, illustrating with examples or practical application.

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Demonstrate

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10
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Give a detailed account or picture of a situation, event, pattern or process.

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Describe

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11
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Produce a plan, simulation or model.

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Design

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12
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Obtain the only possible answer.

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Determine

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13
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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.

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Discuss

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14
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Credit sources of information used by referencing (or citing), following one
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.

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Document

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15
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Represent by means of a labelled, accurate diagram or graph, using a pencil. A ruler
(straight edge) should be used for straight lines. Diagrams should be drawn to
scale. Graphs should have points correctly plotted (if appropriate) and joined in a
straight line or smooth curve.

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Draw

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16
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Obtain an approximate value for an unknown quantity.

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Estimate

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17
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Make an appraisal by weighing up the strengths and limitations.

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Evaluate

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18
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Give a detailed account including reasons and causes.

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Explain

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19
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Obtain an answer showing relevant stages in the working.

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Find

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20
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Express precisely and systematically the relevant concept(s) or argument(s).

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Formulate

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21
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Provide an answer from a number of possibilities. Recognize and state briefly a
distinguishing fact or feature.

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Indentify

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22
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Use knowledge and understanding to recognize trends and draw conclusions from
given information.

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Interpret

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23
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Give valid reasons or evidence to support an answer or conclusion.

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Justify

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24
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Add title, labels or brief explanation(s) to a diagram or graph.

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Label

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25
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Give a sequence of brief answers with no explanation.

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List

26
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Obtain a value for a quantity.

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Measure

27
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Put ideas and information into a proper or systematic order.

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Organize

28
Q

Give a brief account or summary.

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Outline

29
Q

Mark the position of points on a diagram.

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Plot

30
Q

Offer for display, observation, examination or consideration.

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Present

31
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Remember or recognize from prior learning experiences.

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Recall

32
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Choose from a list or group.

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Select

33
Q

Give the steps in a calculation or derivation.

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Show

34
Q

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.

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Sketch

35
Q

Obtain the answer(s) using appropriate methods.

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Solve

36
Q

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

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State

37
Q

Propose a solution, hypothesis or other possible answer.

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Suggest

38
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Abstract a general theme or major point(s).

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Summarize

39
Q

Provide evidence that validates the result.

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Verify

40
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Obtain the answer(s), usually by extracting information. Little or no calculation is
required. Working does not need to be shown.

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Write down

41
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To evolve from one’s own thought or imagination, as a work or an invention

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Create

42
Q

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

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Critique

43
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Reach a conclusion from the information given.

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Deduce

44
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Manipulate a mathematical relationship to give a new equation or relationship.

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Derive

45
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To improve incrementally, elaborate or expand in detail. Evolve to a more advanced
or effective state.

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Develop

46
Q

Obtain the derivative of a function

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Differentiate

47
Q

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.

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Discuss

48
Q

Make clear the differences between two or more concepts or items

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Distinguish

49
Q

Undertake a systematic process of discovery.

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Explore

50
Q

Use the preceding work to obtain the required result.

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Hence

51
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It is suggested that the preceding work is used, but other methods could also
receive credit.

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Otherwise

52
Q

Obtain the integral of a function.

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Integrate

53
Q

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

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Investigate

54
Q

Give an expected result of an upcoming action or event.

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Predict

55
Q

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

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Prioritize

56
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Use a sequence of logical steps to obtain the required result in a formal way.

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Prove

57
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Obtain the required result (possibly using information given) without the formality
of proof. “Show that” questions do not generally require the use of a calculator.

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Show that

58
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Combine different ideas in order to create new understanding.

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Synthesize

59
Q

Consider the merits or otherwise of an argument or concept. Opinions and
conclusions should be presented clearly and supported with appropriate evidence
and sound argument.

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To what extent

60
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Follow and record the action of an algorithm.

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Trace

61
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Apply knowledge or rules to put theory into practice.

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Use

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