Matching Pairs MYP command terms for sciencesOnline version We're going to practice the MYP command terms for sciences: that is, the verbs you are going to find in the exercises and in the assessment papers. Some of them are obvious, some not so much, so give it some thought! In this exercise you have to match the command terms (the verbs) to their meaning. by Gabriele Panarelli 1 Describe 2 Demonstrate 3 Analyse 4 Define 5 Annotate 6 Apply 7 Construct 8 Comment 9 Classify 10 Calculate Give a detailed account or picture of a situation, event, pattern or process. Add brief notes to a diagram or graph. Arrange or order by class or category. Give the precise meaning of a word, phrase, concept or physical quantity. Display information in a diagrammatic or logical form. Obtain a numerical answer showing the relevant stages in the working. To identify parts and relationships, and to interpret information to reach conclusions. Use an idea, equation, principle, theory or law in relation to a given problem or issue. Make clear by reasoning or evidence, illustrating with examples or practical application. Give a judgment based on a given statement or result of a calculation.