IB ESS Command Terms

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

• State

• Define

• Describe

• Draw

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-1

Represent by means of a labelled, accurate diagram or graph, using a pencil.

• Draw

• Design

• Graph

• Sketch

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS3-1

Add labels to a diagram.

• Identify

• Draw

• Annotate

• Label

Give a sequence of brief answers with no explanation.

• State

• Order

• Construct

• List

Tags

NGSS.2-PS1-1

NGSS.K-ESS2-2

Obtain a value for a quantity.

• Estimate

• Identify

• Measure

• Deduce

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

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

• Describe

• State

• Outline

• Define

Add brief notes to a diagram or graph.

• Label

• Construct

• List

• Annotate

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS3-1

Obtain a numerical answer showing the relevant stages of working.

• Measure

• Deduce

• Calculate

• Estimate

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS3-1

Give a detailed account.

• Explain

• Describe

• Evaluate

• Analyse

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS1-2

NGSS.HS-ESS2-2

NGSS.HS-ESS3-1

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

• Distinguish

• Compare

• Determine

• Describe

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-1

NGSS.MS-LS4-2