IB Biology Command Terms

Why are command terms crucial for students preparing for IB Biology exams?

• They indicate the depth of response required.

• They are not important.

• They help in understanding the questions better.

• They provide the correct answers.

What is the primary focus of questions related to demonstrating knowledge and understanding?

• Evaluating scientific data.

• Designing experiments.

• Recalling facts, concepts, and terminology.

• Creating new hypotheses.

Which command term requires you to give a precise meaning of a word or concept?

• Draw

• List

• Define

• Measure

What should you do when asked to 'state' something in an exam?

• Provide a detailed explanation.

• Give a specific name or value without explanation.

• Draw a diagram.

• List multiple answers.

When asked to 'annotate' a diagram, what are you required to do?

• State the purpose of the diagram.

• Measure the diagram.

• Add brief notes to an existing diagram.

• Create a new diagram.

What does the command term 'calculate' require you to do?

• Estimate a value.

• Draw a graph.

• Obtain a value and show all relevant work.

• Provide a list of values.

Which command term asks you to provide the correct answer from multiple possibilities?

• Describe

• Identify

• Outline

• Annotate

What does the command term 'analyze' require you to do?

• List the steps of a process.

• Compare two items.

• Draw a diagram.

• Break down a concept to highlight essential elements.

When asked to 'evaluate' a concept, what should you include in your response?

• A detailed account of the concept.

• A judgment considering strengths and weaknesses.

• A diagram of the concept.

• A list of related terms.

What does the command term 'suggest' require you to do?

• Propose a solution or hypothesis.

• Draw a detailed diagram.

• List multiple answers.

• Provide a precise definition.