Ib Command Terms - Hl Biology - Mcgonegal

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Define

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Give the precise meaning of a word, phrase or physical quantity. 1

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Draw

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Give the precise meaning of a word, phrase or physical quantity. 1

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Label

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Add labels to a diagram. 1

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List

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Give a sequence of names or other brief answers with no explanation. 1

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Measure

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Find a value for a quantity. 1

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State

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Give a specific name, value or other brief answer without explanation or calculation. 1

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Annotate

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Add brief notes to a diagram or graph. 2

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Apply

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Use an idea, equation, principle, theory or law in a new situation. 2

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Calculate

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Find a numerical answer showing the relevant stages in the working (unless instructed not to do so). 2

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Describe

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Give a detailed account. 2

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Distinguish

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Give the differences between two or more different items. 2

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Estimate

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Find an approximate value for an unknown quantity. 2

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Identify

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Find an answer from a given number of possibilities. 2

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Outline

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Give a brief account or summary. 2

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Analyze

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Interpret data to reach conclusions. 3

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Comment

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Give a judgment based on a given statement or result of a calculation. 3

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Compare

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Give an account of similarities and differences between two (or more) items, referring to both (all) of them throughout. 3

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Construct

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Represent or develop in graphical form. 3

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Deduce

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Reach a conclusion from the information given. 3

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Derive

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Manipulate a mathematical relationship(s) to give a new equation or relationship. 3

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Design

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Produce a plan, simulation or model. 3

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Determine

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Find the only possible answer. 3

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Discuss

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Give an account including, where possible, a range of arguments for and against the relative importance of various factors, or comparisons of alternative hypotheses. 3

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Evaluate

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Assess the implications and limitations. 3

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Explain

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Give a detailed account of causes, reasons or mechanisms. 3

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Predict

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Give an expected result. 3

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Show

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Give the steps in a calculation or derivation.

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Sketch

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Represent by means of a graph showing a line and labeled but unscaled axes but with important features (for example, intercept) clearly indicated.

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Solve

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Obtain an answer using algebraic and/or numerical methods. 3

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Suggest

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Propose a hypothesis or other possible answer. 3