MYP command terms

Question 1

analyze

Answer 1

examine in detail. typically for purposes of explanation and interpretation.

Question 2

Annotate

Answer 2

add one’s thoughts to a piece of work.

Question 3

apply

Answer 3

use existing knowledge of something to help you do another task.

Question 4

appraise

Answer 4

to judge ones value

Question 5

argue

Answer 5

to disagree with someone on something and having a debate on whos side is correct or more believable

Question 6

calculate

Answer 6

Getting the answer to an eqaution hwile showing work

Question 7

Classify

Answer 7

organize certain things based by class

Question 8

comment

Answer 8

give feedback to a statement

Question 9

compare

Answer 9

similarities or differences on something specific

Question 10

compare and contrast

Answer 10

similarities or differences on something specific

Question 11

construct

Answer 11

making a graph or a display of information

Question 12

contrast

Answer 12

differences between specific things

Question 13

deduce

Answer 13

reaching a finale decision on information

Question 14

define

Answer 14

the exact meaning of a word or phrase

Question 15

demonstrate

Answer 15

expressing information by presentation showing work

Question 16

derive

Answer 16

making a mathematical equation a new relationship

Question 17

describe

Answer 17

give a detailed picture on something in specific

Question 18

design

Answer 18

have a plan or organize how something will go

Question 19

determine

Answer 19

make a final answer

Question 20

discuss

Answer 20

breakdown information given

Question 21

distinguish

Answer 21

being able to see differences in specific things

Question 22

document

Answer 22

put something on a piece of writing of information and citing sources

Question 23

estimate

Answer 23

make the most educated guess towards something

Question 24

evaluate

Answer 24

to make a judgement about a specific thing

Question 25

examine

Answer 25

to go into depth about a piece of information

Question 26

exemplify

Answer 26

showing work

Question 27

explain

Answer 27

give reasons

Question 28

explore

Answer 28

discover more about a certain topic

Question 29

formulate

Answer 29

create a plan methodically

Question 30

identify

Answer 30

find the precise answer. answer is made clear

Question 31

infer

Answer 31

from reasons to a conclusion

Question 32

interpret

Answer 32

use prior knowledge to make a conclusion

Question 33

investigate

Answer 33

examine something in detail

Question 34

justify

Answer 34

Give believable reasons for backing something up

Question 35

label

Answer 35

give an official name or title to something

Question 36

list

Answer 36

mostly a chronological sequence of information

Question 37

measure

Answer 37

find the amount of something

Question 38

outline

Answer 38

a short summary

Question 39

predict

Answer 39

foresee a conclusion

Question 40

present

Answer 40

show for examination

Question 41

prove

Answer 41

show evidence on work

Question 42

recall

Answer 42

pinpoint something

Question 43

reflect

Answer 43

ponder on a subject

Question 44

recognize

Answer 44

remember something

Question 45

show

Answer 45

give proof of something

Question 46

sketch

Answer 46

represent something on diagram r graph

Question 47

solve

Answer 47

find the finale answer

Question 48

state

Answer 48

articulate an answer without evidence

Question 49

suggest

Answer 49

give a reasonable solution to a problem

Question 50

summarize

Answer 50

a general answer to something

Question 51

to what extent

Answer 51

how true a statement is based on evidence and proof

Question 52

use

Answer 52

have existing knowledge and apply it