MYP Sciences Command Terms – Complete List of Definitions

MYP Sciences Command Terms resource featuring a complete list of command terms and their definitions — ideal for revision, classroom reference, assessment preparation and helping students understand exactly what questions are asking them to do.

This resource contains a comprehensive collection of MYP command terms for Sciences, with each term paired with its definition. It provides students with a clear reference for understanding the meaning of common command terms used in MYP Science assessments and examinations.

The resource includes command terms such as:

• Analyse

• Annotate

• Apply

• Calculate

• Classify

• Comment

• Construct

• Define

• Demonstrate

• Describe

• Design

• Determine

• Discuss

• Document

• Draw

• Estimate

• Evaluate

• Explain

• Find

• Formulate

• Identify

• Interpret

• Justify

• Label

• List

• Measure

• Organize

• Outline

• Plot

• Present

• Recall

• Select

• Show

• Sketch

• Solve

• State

• Suggest

• Summarize

• Verify

• Write down

Each command term includes:

• The command term

• A clear definition

• Guidance on what students are expected to do

• Support for understanding assessment questions

• A quick-reference explanation of the required response

Understanding command terms is an essential skill for MYP Sciences students. Students may understand the scientific content but lose marks if they misinterpret what a question requires. This resource helps students distinguish between different types of instructions, including analyse, describe, explain, evaluate, justify and discuss.

How this resource can be used:

• MYP Sciences revision

• Classroom reference material

• Student revision resource

• Independent study

• Homework and assessment preparation

• Examination preparation

• Quick-reference resource

• Classroom display

• Visual learning aid

• Teacher-led activities

• Supporting students with interpreting questions

• Developing confidence in answering assessment questions

The colourful and visually appealing design, combined with clear definitions, makes this resource particularly useful as an engaging and easy-to-use quick-reference tool for students who need to understand the specific language used in MYP Sciences questions and assessments.

File format: PDF

Suitable for: MYP Sciences students and teachers.