Command+Terms


 * ITGS Command Terms**

The command terms used in external assessment indicate the depth of response that is required of students. These are classified according to the following assessment objectives.


 * Assessment objective 1: Knowledge and understanding**


 * Calculate - Obtain a numerical answer showing the relevant stages in the working.
 * Define - Give the precise meaning of a word, phrase, concept or physical quantity.
 * Describe - Give a detailed account.
 * Identify - Provide an answer from a number of possibilities.
 * Outline - Give a brief account or summary.
 * State - Give a specific name, value or other brief answer without explanation or calculation.


 * Assessment objective 2: Application and analysis**


 * Analyse - Break down in order to bring out the essential elements or structure.
 * Compare - Give an account of the similarities between two (or more) items or scenarios, referring to both (all) of them throughout.
 * Construct - Display information in a diagrammatic or logical form.
 * Contrast - Give an account of the differences between two (or more) items or situations, referring to both (all) of them throughout.
 * Distinguish - Make clear the differences between two or more concepts or items.
 * Explain - Give a detailed account including reasons or causes.


 * Assessment objective 3: Synthesis and evaluation**


 * Discuss - 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.
 * Evaluate - Make an appraisal by weighing up the strengths and limitations.
 * Justify - Give valid reasons or evidence to support an answer or conclusion.
 * To what extent - Consider the merits or otherwise of an argument or concept. Opinions and conclusions should be presented clearly and supported with appropriate evidence and sound argument.
 * Formulate (HL paper 3 only) - Express precisely and systematically the relevant concept(s) or argument(s)