IB Command Terms

1. IB COMMAND TERMS

2. BLOOM’S TAXONOMY

3. IB COMMAND TERMS
• Three Levels
• Level 1: Knowledge and Comprehension
• Level 2: Application and Analysis
• Level 3: Synthesis and Evaluation

4. EVALUATE
Strengths
Limitations
Make an appraisal by weighing up the strengths and
limitations.

5. DISCUSS
Idea 1 Idea 2
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. TO WHAT EXTENT
True Not True
Consider the merits or otherwise of an argument or concept. Opinions
conclusions should be presented clearly and supported with appropria
evidence and sound argument.

7. EXAMINE
Consider an argument or concept in a way that uncovers the
assumptions and interrelationships of the issue.
Assumptions
and Key
Ideas

8. COMPARE AND CONTRAST
Similarities
Differences Differences
Give an account of similarities and differences between two (or more) it
or situations, referring to both (all) of them throughout.

9. ANALYSE
Essential Elements
Element 1
Element 2
Element 3
Break down in order to bring out the essential elements or
structure.

10. DISTINGUISH
Make clear the differences between two or more
concepts or items.
Concept 1 Concept 2