IB BIOLOGY COMMAND TERMS
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ingramlakeisha on December 18, 2011
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Define | Give the precise meaning of . |
| Draw | Represent by means of pencil lines. |
| Label | Add labels to a diagram. |
| List | Name with no explanation. |
| Measure | Find a value for a quantity. |
| State | Give a specific name, value without explanation or calculation. |
| Annotate | Add brief notes to a diagram or graph. |
| Apply | Use an idea, equation, principle, theory or law in a new situation. |
| Calculate | Find a numerical answer showing the stages in the working |
| Describe | Give a detailed account. |
| Distinguish | Give the differences between two or more different items. |
| Estimate | Find an approximate value for an unknown quantity. |
| Identify | Find an answer from a given number of possibilities. |
| Outline | Give a brief account or summary. |
| Analyse | Interpret data to reach conclusions. |
| Comment | Give a judgment based on a statement or result of a calculation. |
| Compare | Similarities and differences between 2+ items, referring to all. |
| Construct | Represent or develop in graphical form. |
| Deduce | Reach a conclusion from the information given. |
| Derive | Manipulate a mathematical relationship(s) to give a new equation |
| Design | Produce a plan, simulation or model. |
| Determine | Find the only possible answer. |
| Discuss | Give, a range of arguments for and against |
| Evaluate | Assess the implications and limitations. |
| Explain | Give a detailed account of causes, reasons or mechanisms. |
| Predict | Give an expected result. |
| Show | Give the steps in a calculation or derivation. |
| Sketch | Represent by a graph showing a line and labelled axes |
| Solve | Obtain an answer using algebraic and/or numerical methods. |
| Suggest | Propose a hypothesis or other possible answer. |
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