IB Biology Command Terms

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To 'label' a diagram is to only add colors without any explanation.

False (B)

When asked to 'describe', you are expected to provide a brief account or summary of a concept.

False (B)

If you are asked to 'estimate', you need to find an exact value for an unknown quantity.

False (B)

When 'annotating' a diagram, you should add brief notes to it.

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In an examination, when asked to 'construct', you are expected to represent or develop something in graphical form.

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Objective 1 focuses on demonstrating an understanding of mathematical facts and concepts.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Objective 2 includes applying scientific terminology to communicate effectively.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The intention of all Diploma Programme experimental science courses is for students to achieve objectives related to personal skills like cooperation and responsibility.

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Objective 3 includes constructing and evaluating hypotheses and predictions.

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Objective 5 involves demonstrating manipulative skills necessary for carrying out scientific investigations with precision and creativity.

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Study Notes

IB Biology Command Terms

  • Define: Give the precise meaning of a word, phrase, or physical quality.
  • Draw: Represent by means of pencil lines, always label unless told not to do so.
  • Label: Add labels to a diagram.
  • List: Give a sequence of names or other brief answers with no explanation.
  • Measure: Find a value for a quantity.
  • State: Give a specific name, value, or other brief answer without explanation or calculation.

IB Biology Objectives

  • Objective 1: Demonstrate an understanding of:
    • Scientific facts and concepts
    • Scientific methods and techniques
    • Scientific terminology
    • Methods of presenting scientific information
  • Objective 2: Apply and use:
    • Scientific facts and concepts
    • Scientific methods and techniques
    • Scientific terminology to communicate effectively
    • Appropriate methods to present scientific information
  • Objective 3: Construct, analyse and evaluate:
    • Hypotheses, research questions and predictions
    • Scientific methods and techniques
    • Scientific explanations
  • Objective 4: Demonstrate personal skills of:
    • Cooperation
    • Perseverance
    • Responsibility
    • Effective scientific investigation and problem-solving
  • Objective 5: Demonstrate manipulative skills necessary to:
    • Carry out scientific investigations with precision and safety

IB Biology Command Terms (continued)

  • Annotate: Add brief notes to a diagram or graph.
  • Apply: Use an idea, equation, principle, theory, or law in a new situation.
  • Calculate: Find a numerical answer showing the relevant stages in the working.
  • Describe: Give a detailed account.
  • Distinguish: Give the differences between two or more different terms.
  • Estimate: Find an approximate value for an unknown quantity.
  • Identify: Find an answer from a given number of possibilities.
  • Outline: Give a brief account or summary.

IB Biology Command Terms (continued)

  • Analyse: Interpret data to reach conclusions.
  • Comment: Give a judgement based on a given statement or result of a calculation.
  • Compare: Give an account of similarities and differences between two (or more) items.
  • Construct: Represent or develop in graphical form.
  • Deduce: Reach a conclusion from the information given.
  • Derive: Manipulate a mathematical relationship(s) to give a new equation or relationship.
  • Design: Produce a plan, simulation, or model.
  • Determine: Find the only possible answer.
  • Discuss: Give an account including, where possible, a range of arguments for and against.
  • Evaluate: Assess the implication and limitations.
  • Explain: Give a detailed account of causes, reasons, or mechanisms.
  • Predict: Give an expected result.
  • Show: Give the steps in a calculation or derivation.
  • Sketch: Represent by means of a graph showing a line and labelled but unscaled axes.
  • Solve: Obtain an answer using algebraic and/or numerical methods.
  • Suggest: Propose a hypothesis or other possible answer.

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