MYP Science Command Terms

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Across
  1. 2. relevant features.
  2. 4. fact or feature.
  3. 8. Obtain the answer(s), usually by extracting information. Little or no calculation is required. Working does not need to be shown.
  4. 9. Give a brief account or summary.
  5. 13. Credit sources of information used by referencing (or citing), following one recognized referencing system. References should be included in the text and also at the end of the piece of work in a reference list or bibliography.
  6. 14. Break down in order to bring out the essential elements or structure. (To identify parts and relationships, and to interpret information to reach conclusions.)
  7. 17. Give the precise meaning of a word, phrase, concept or physical quantity.
  8. 19. give a general idea of the required shape or relationship, and should
  9. 20. Add title, labels or brief explanation(s) to a diagram or graph.
  10. 21. Give the steps in a calculation or derivation.
  11. 24. Give a sequence of brief answers with no explanation.
  12. 25. Give a specific name, value or other brief answer without explanation or calculation.
  13. 28. 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.
  14. 29. Use knowledge and understanding to recognize trends and draw conclusions from
  15. 30. Obtain the only possible answer.
  16. 31. Represent by means of a diagram or graph (labelled as appropriate). The sketch
  17. 33. Obtain an approximate value for an unknown quantity.
  18. 36. Abstract a general theme or major point(s).
  19. 38. Arrange or order by class or category.
  20. 41. Put ideas and information into a proper or systematic order.
  21. 43. Give valid reasons or evidence to support an answer or conclusion. (See also
  22. 44. Give a judgment based on a given statement or result of a calculation.
Down
  1. 1. Propose a solution, hypothesis or other possible answer.
  2. 3. information.
  3. 5. Provide an answer from a number of possibilities. Recognize and state briefly a
  4. 6. Add brief notes to a diagram or graph.
  5. 7. 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.
  6. 10. Remember or recognize from prior learning experiences.
  7. 11. Obtain the answer(s) using appropriate methods.
  8. 12. Make clear by reasoning or evidence, illustrating with examples or practical application.
  9. 15. Make an appraisal by weighing up the strengths and limitations.
  10. 16. Produce a plan, simulation or model.
  11. 18. Display information in a diagrammatic or logical form.
  12. 22. Mark the position of points on a diagram.
  13. 23. Choose from a list or group.
  14. 26. Offer for display, observation, examination or consideration.
  15. 27. Obtain an answer showing relevant stages in the working.
  16. 32. Give a detailed account including reasons and causes. (See also “Justify”.)
  17. 34. Obtain a value for a quantity.
  18. 35. Give a detailed account or picture of a situation, event, pattern or process.
  19. 37. Obtain a numerical answer showing the relevant stages in the working.
  20. 39. Express precisely and systematically the relevant concept(s) or argument(s).
  21. 40. Provide evidence that validates the result.
  22. 42. Use knowledge and understanding in response to a given situation or real circumstances. Use an idea, equation, principle, theory or law in relation to a given problem or issue.