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
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 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
distinguish
make clear the differences between two or more concepts or items
document
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
estimate
find an approximate value for an unknown quantity
evaluate
to assess the implications and limitations; to make judgements 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
propose a solution, hypothesis or other possible answer
summarize
abstract a general theme or major point(s)
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 judgement
use
apply knowledge or rules to put theory into practice
