MYP Semester 2
Concept-driven examination
Command terms and Prescribed study materials
April 2025
Subject: Physics MYP Grade & Year: MYP 9 & 4
Time: 65 minutes Total Marks: 100
Key Concepts: System
Global Contexts & Exploration: Scientific and technical innovations
MYP Command Terms List - A glossary of essential command terms (e.g., describe, explain,
compare) used in assessments.
Command Terms Descriptions
Identify Provide an answer from a number of possibilities. Recognize and state
briefly a distinguishing fact or feature.
Describe Give a detailed account or picture of a situation, event, pattern or
process.
Summarise Abstract a general theme or major point(s).
State Give a specific name, value or other brief answer without explanation or
calculation.
Select Choose from a list or group.
Organise Put ideas and information into a proper or systematic order.
Interpret Use knowledge and understanding to recognize trends and draw
conclusions from given information.
Estimate Obtain an approximate value for an unknown quantity.
Calculate Obtain a numerical answer showing the relevant stages in the working.
Suggest Propose a solution, hypothesis or other possible answer.
Discuss Provide a well-balanced analysis with multiple perspectives, supporting
conclusions with evidence.
Explain Give a detailed account including reasons and causes.
Analyse Break down in order to bring out the essential elements or structure.
Justify Give valid reasons or evidence to support an answer or conclusion.
Summarize Abstract a general theme or major point(s).
Assessment Criteria Guide List of Command Terms
Criterion A: Knowing and understanding Identify, Describe, Name, Summarise
Criterion B: Inquiring and designing State, Select, Identify, Organise
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MYP Semester 2
Concept-driven examination
Command terms and Prescribed study materials
April 2025
Criterion C: Processing and evaluating Interpret, Estimate, Calculate, Suggest
Discuss
Criterion D: Reflecting on the impacts of science Predict, Explain, Analyse,Justify, Summarise
*Note: Some Command Terms are applicable for more than one [Link] must be aware of
the demand of the question while answering and referring to the criteria.
These command terms direct the students on the depth and type of response expected from them in
answering the assessment questions. Understanding and correctly applying these terms ensure that
students can meet the specific demands of each criterion, thereby maximizing their potential to score
well.
Prescribe the materials for the concept driven examination.
Resources(Books, websites, others…etc):
Heathcote, William. MYP Physics : A Concept Based Approach, Year 4 & 5. 1st ed., Oxford,
Oxford University Press, 2018.
The concepts to focus: Types of energy and its conversion, Energy efficiency, conservation of
energy, Work and power, Motion and graphical representation of motion, Newton’s laws of motion,
Heat and its effect, gravity as force
Refer the notebook and assignments
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