MYP command terms for individuals and societies

Make clear by reasoning or evidence, illustrating with examples or practical application. 

Use knowledge and understanding to recognize trends and draw conclusions from given information.

Give valid reasons or evidence to support an answer or conclusion 

Observe, study or make a detailed and systematic examination, in order to establish facts and reach new conclusions

Give a detailed account including reasons or causes

Give a sequence of brief answers with no explanation. 

Give a detailed account or picture of a situation, event, pattern or process.

Abstract a general theme or major point(s).

Provide an answer from a number of possibilities.

Combine different ideas in order to create new understanding.

Break down in order to bring out the essential elements or structure.

Undertake a systematic process of discovery.

Express precisely and systematically the relevant concept(s) or argument(s).

Apply knowledge or rules to put theory into practice.

Offer a considered and balanced review that includes a range of arguments, factors or hypotheses.

Make an appraisal by weighing up the strengths and limitations.