MYP Command Terms

Question 1

Annotate

Answer 1

Add brief notes to a diagram or graph

Question 2

apply

Answer 2

use knowledge a 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 judgement 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

Question 7

compare and contrast

Answer 7

give an account of the similarities and differences between two or more items or situations

Question 8

construct

Answer 8

display info in a diagrammatic or logical form

Question 9

contrast

Answer 9

give an account of the differences between two or more items or situations

Question 10

create

Answer 10

to evolve from ones own thought or imagination, as a work or an invention

Question 11

critique

Answer 11

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

Question 12

deduce

Answer 12

reach a conclusion from the information given

Question 13

define

Answer 13

give the precise meaning of a word, phase, concept or physical quantity.

Question 14

demonstrate

Answer 14

make clear by reasoning or evidence, illustrating with examples or practical application

Question 15

derive

Answer 15

manipulate a mathematical relationship to give a new equation or relationship

Question 16

describe

Answer 16

give a detailed account or picture of a situation, event, pattern or process

Question 17

design

Answer 17

produce a plan, simulation, or model

Question 18

determine

Answer 18

obtain the only possible answer

Question 19

develop

Answer 19

to improve incrementally, elaborate or expand in detail

Question 20

differentiate

Answer 20

obtain the derivative of a function

Question 21

discuss

Answer 21

offer a considered and balances review that includes a range of arguments, factors or hypotheses

Question 22

distinguish

Answer 22

make clear the differences between two or more concepts or items

Question 23

document

Answer 23

Credit sources of information used by referencing or citing following a recognized referencing system.

Question 24

draw

Answer 24

Represent by means of a labelled, accurate diagram or graph, using a pencil.

Question 25

estimate

Answer 25

Obtain an approximate value for an unknown quantity

Question 26

evaluate

Answer 26

Make an appraisal by weighing up the strengths and limitations

Question 27

examine

Answer 27

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

Question 28

organize

Answer 28

Put ideas and information into a proper or systematic order

Question 29

outline

Answer 29

Give a brief account or summary

Question 30

plot

Answer 30

Mark the position of points on a diagram

Question 31

predict

Answer 31

Give an expected result of an upcoming action or event

Question 32

present

Answer 32

Offer for display, observation, examination or consideration

Question 33

prioritize

Answer 33

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

Question 34

prove

Answer 34

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

Question 35

select

Answer 35

Choose from a list or group

Question 36

summarize

Answer 36

Abstract a general theme or major point

Question 37

synthesize

Answer 37

Combine different ideas in order to create new understanding

Question 38

trace

Answer 38

Follow and record the action of an algorithm

Question 39

use

Answer 39

Apply knowledge or rules to put theory into practice

Question 40

verify

Answer 40

Provide evidence that validates the result

Question 41

write down

Answer 41

Obtain the answers, usually by extracting information

Question 42

solve

Answer 42

Obtain the answers using algebraic and/or numerical and/or graphical methods

Question 43

explain

Answer 43

Give a detailed account including reasons or causes