Ib History Command Terms

Front 1

Analyze

Back 1

Break down to bring out the essential elements or structure

Front 2

Compare

Back 2

Give an account on the similarities between 2 or more items or situations, refer to them throughout.

Front 3

Compare & Contrast

Back 3

Give an account on the similarities & dfferences between 2 or more items or situations, refer to them throughout.

Front 4

Contrast

Back 4

Give an account on the differences between 2 or more items or situations, refer to them throughout.

Front 5

Define

Back 5

Give a precise meaning of a word, phrase, concept or statistic.

Front 6

Describe

Back 6

Give a detailed account

Front 7

Discuss

Back 7

Give a balanced review that considers a range of arguments, factors or hypotheses. Any opinions or conclusions should be supported by evidence.

Front 8

Distinguish

Back 8

Make differences clear between 2 concepts or items.

Front 9

Evaluate

Back 9

Make an appraisal by weighing up the strengths and weaknesses.

Front 10

Examine

Back 10

Consider an argument or concept in a way that uncovers the assumptions and
interrelationships of the issue.

Front 11

Explain

Back 11

Give a detailed account including reasons or causes.

Front 12

Identify

Back 12

Provide an answer from a number of possibilities.

Front 13

Justify

Back 13

Give valid reasons or evidence to support an answer or conclusion.

Front 14

To What Exteny

Back 14

Consider the merits or otherwise of an argument or concept. Opinions and
conclusions should be presented clearly and supported with appropriate
evidence and sound argument.