MYP Command terms Flashcards
analyze
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.
to 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
t 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 application
Prove or make clear by reasoning or evidence, illustrating with examples or practical
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
a place where it has all of your work
Estimate
Find an approximate value for an unknown quantity
Evaluate
to answer
Examine
to look at closely
Exemplify
Represent with an example
Explain
Give a detailed account including reasons or causes.
Explore
discover
Formulate
Express precisely and systematically the relevant concept
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(
