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.
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
yArrange 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 & Contrast
Give an account of the similarities and differences between two (or more) items or situations,
referring to both (all) of them throughout.
Construc
Display information in a diagrammatic or logical for
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
Prove or make clear by reasoning or evidence, illustrating with examples or practical
application.
Derive
Manipulate a mathematical relationship to give a new equation or relationship
Describe
Give a detailed account or picture of a situation, event, pattern or process.
Design
Produce a plan, simulation or mode
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
Distinguish
Make clear the differences between two or more concepts or items.
Estimate
To 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
Evaluate
To assess the implications and limitations; to make judgments about the ideas, works,
solutions or methods in relation to selected criteria
Examine
Consider an argument or concept in a way that uncovers the assumptions and
interrelationships of the issue.
Exemplify
Represent with an example.
Explain
Give a detailed account including reasons or causes
Explore
Undertake a systematic process of discovery.
Formulate
Express precisely and systematically the relevant concept(s) or argument(s)
Identify
Provide an answer from a number of possibilities. Recognize and state briefly a distinguishing
factor or feature.
Infer
Deduce; reason from premises to a conclusion. Listen or read beyond what has been literally
expressed.
Interpret
Use knowledge and understanding to recognize trends and draw conclusions from given
information.
Investigate
Observe, study, or make a detailed and systematic examination, in order to establish facts
and reach new conclusions
Justify
Give valid reasons or evidence to support an answer or conclusion
Label
Add title, labels or brief explanation(s) to a diagram or graph.
List
Give a sequence of brief answers with no explanation
Measure
Find the value for a quality.
Outline
Give a brief account or summary.
Predict
Give an expected result of an upcoming action or event
Present
Offer for display, observation, examination or consideration
Prove
Use a sequence of logical steps to obtain the required result in a formal way.
Recall
Recognize or identify
Reflect
To think about deeply; consider.
Recognize
Identify or recall particular features.
Show
Give steps in a derivation or calculation
Sketch
Represent by means of a diagram or graph (labeled as appropriate). The sketch should give a
general idea of the required shape or relationship, and should include relevant features.
Solve
Obtain the answer(s) using algebraic and/or numerical and/or graphical methods.
State
Give a specific name, value or other brief answer without explanation or calculation.
Suggest
tPropose a solution, hypothesis or other possible answer.
Summarize
Abstract a general theme or major point
To What
Consider the merits or otherwise of an argument or concept. Opinions and conclusions
should be
Extent
presented clearly and supported with appropriate evidence and sound judgment.
Use
Apply knowledge or rules to put theory into practice
