IB Bio Command Terms

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

• analyze

• derive

• define

• determine

Represent by means of pencil lines

• draw

• annotate

• outline

• design

Add labels to a diagram

• comment

• label

• describe

• construct

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-2

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

• analyze

• apply

• determine

• list

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS2-2

Find a value for a quantity

• state

• identify

• measure

• label

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

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

• define

• list

• describe

• state

Add brief notes to a diagram or graph

• list

• annotate

• draw

• comment

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

• apply

• estimate

• describe

• determine

Tags

NGSS.HS-ETS1-3

NGSS.HS-PS1-5

NGSS.HS-PS3-3

Find a numerical answer showing the relevant stages in the working

• estimate

• distinguish

• calculate

• deduce

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS3-1

Give a detailed account

• describe

• distinguish

• define

• identify

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS3-1

NGSS.HS-LS1-6

NGSS.HS-LS2-3