MYP Command Terms Flashcards
Analyze
Break down in order to bring out the essential elements or structure. To identify parts and relationships, and to interpret information to reach conclusions.
Annotate
Add brief notes to a diagram or graph.
Apply
Use knowledge and understanding in response to a given situation or real circumstances.
Appraise
To evaluate, judge or consider text or a piece of work.
Argue
Challenge or debate an issue or idea with the purpose of persuading or committing someone else to a particular stance or action.
Calculate
Obtain a numerical answer showing the relevant stages in the working.
Classify
Arrange or order by class or category.
Comment
Give a judgment based on a given statement or result of a calculation.
Compare
Give an account of the similarities and differences between two (or more) items or situations, referring to both (all) of them throughout.
Compare and Contrast
Give an account of the similarities and differences between two (or more) items or situations, referring to both (all) of them throughout.
Construct
Display information in a diagrammatic or logical form.
Contrast
Give an account of the differences between two (or more) items or situations, referring to both (all) of them throughout.
Deduce
Reach a conclusion from the information given.
Define
Give the precise meaning of a word, phrase, concept or physical quantity.
Demonstrate application
Prove or make clear by reasoning or evidence, illustrating with examples or practical application.
Derive
Prove or make clear by reasoning or evidence, illustrating with examples or practical
Describe
Give a detailed account or picture of a situation, event, pattern or process.
Design
Produce a plan, simulation or model.
Determine
Obtain the only possible answer.
Discuss
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.