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
To use knowledge and understanding in response to a given situation or real circumstances
appraise
to evaluate, judge or consider a text or 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 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 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 all of them throughout.
Deduce
Reach a conclusion from the given information
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 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 quality
Evaluate
To assess the implications and limitations: to make judgments about the idea, 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 concepts or arguments
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 explanations 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
Represented by means of a diagram or graph. The sketch should give a general idea of the required shape or relationship and should include relevant features.
Solve
Obtain the answers using algebraic and numerical or graphic methods.
State
Give a specific name, value, or another brief answer without an explanation or calculation
Suggest
propose a solution, hypothesis, or other possible answers
Summarize
Abstract a general theme or major points
To what
consider the merits or otherwise of an argument or concept. opinions and conclusions.
Extent
Presented clearly and supported with appropriate evidence and sound judgment
Use
Apply knowledge or rules to put theory into practice.
