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    Glossary of IB Biology Command Terms

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    The document provides definitions for key command terms used in examination questions to direct students on how to present an argument or response. It lists and defines terms for assessment objectives 1, 2, and 3 - which indicate the depth of treatment required. For assessment objective 1, terms like define, draw, label, list, measure, and state require short answers without explanation. For assessment objective 2, terms like annotate, calculate, describe, distinguish, estimate, and identify require more detailed but still brief responses. For assessment objective 3, terms like analyse, comment, compare, construct, deduce, determine, discuss, evaluate, explain, predict, sketch, and suggest require varying levels of in-depth responses that include reasoning, weighing of evidence,

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    The document provides definitions for key command terms used in examination questions to direct students on how to present an argument or response. It lists and defines terms for assessment objectives 1, 2, and 3 - which indicate the depth of treatment required. For assessment objective 1, terms like define, draw, label, list, measure, and state require short answers without explanation. For assessment objective 2, terms like annotate, calculate, describe, distinguish, estimate, and identify require more detailed but still brief responses. For assessment objective 3, terms like analyse, comment, compare, construct, deduce, determine, discuss, evaluate, explain, predict, sketch, and suggest require varying levels of in-depth responses that include reasoning, weighing of evidence,

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    The document provides definitions for key command terms used in examination questions to direct students on how to present an argument or response. It lists and defines terms for assessment objectives 1, 2, and 3 - which indicate the depth of treatment required. For assessment objective 1, terms like define, draw, label, list, measure, and state require short answers without explanation. For assessment objective 2, terms like annotate, calculate, describe, distinguish, estimate, and identify require more detailed but still brief responses. For assessment objective 3, terms like analyse, comment, compare, construct, deduce, determine, discuss, evaluate, explain, predict, sketch, and suggest require varying levels of in-depth responses that include reasoning, weighing of evidence,

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    Glossary of IB Biology Command Terms

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    The document provides definitions for key command terms used in examination questions to direct students on how to present an argument or response. It lists and defines terms for assessment objectives 1, 2, and 3 - which indicate the depth of treatment required. For assessment objective 1, terms like define, draw, label, list, measure, and state require short answers without explanation. For assessment objective 2, terms like annotate, calculate, describe, distinguish, estimate, and identify require more detailed but still brief responses. For assessment objective 3, terms like analyse, comment, compare, construct, deduce, determine, discuss, evaluate, explain, predict, sketch, and suggest require varying levels of in-depth responses that include reasoning, weighing of evidence,

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    Appendices

    Glossary of command terms

    Command terms with definitions


    Students should be familiar with the following key terms and phrases used in examination questions.
    Although these terms will be used frequently in examination questions, other terms may be used to direct
    students to present an argument in a specific way.

    These command terms indicate the depth of treatment required.

    Assessment objective 1
    Define Give the precise meaning of a word, phrase, concept or physical quantity.

    Draw Represent by means of a labelled, accurate diagram or graph, using a pencil. A ruler
    (straight edge) should be used for straight lines. Diagrams should be drawn to scale.
    Graphs should have points correctly plotted (if appropriate) and joined in a straight
    line or smooth curve.

    Label Add labels to a diagram.

    List Give a sequence of brief answers with no explanation.

    Measure Obtain a value for a quantity.

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

    Assessment objective 2
    Annotate Add brief notes to a diagram or graph.

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

    Describe Give a detailed account.

    Distinguish Make clear the differences between two or more concepts or items.

    Estimate Obtain an approximate value.

    Identify Provide an answer from a number of possibilities.

    Outline Give a brief account or summary.

    166 Biology guide


    Glossary of command terms

    Assessment objective 3
    Analyse Break down in order to bring out the essential elements or structure.

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

    Compare Give an account of the similarities between two (or more) items or situations, referring
    to both (all) of them throughout.

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

    Construct Display information in a diagrammatic or logical form.

    Deduce Reach a conclusion from the information given.

    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.

    Evaluate Make an appraisal by weighing up the strengths and limitations.

    Explain Give a detailed account including reasons or causes.

    Predict Give an expected result.

    Sketch Represent by means of a diagram or graph (labelled as appropriate). The sketch should
    give a general idea of the required shape or relationship, and should include relevant
    features.

    Suggest Propose a solution, hypothesis or other possible answer.

    Biology guide 167

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