IB DP Programme A Guide to Command Terms

This comprehensive guide helps IB students and teachers master command terms, unlocking clarity, precision, and confidence in Business Management responses.

This resource, Mastering IB DP Command Terms: A Complete Guide for Teachers & Students, is designed to provide a clear pathway for mastering command terms in IB Business Management. It includes everything students and teachers need to understand, interpret, and apply command terms effectively, enhancing critical thinking and exam success.

Whats Inside

• Detailed Explanations of Command Terms: Clear definitions, descriptions, and examples for each command term level, aligned with IB’s AO1-AO4 assessment objectives.
• Nuance in Depth: Explores subtle differences between similar terms, helping students know exactly how much depth to include for “Describe” “Explain,” “Analyse,” and more.
• Common Pitfalls: Practical tips to avoid common mistakes, ensuring students responses align with the level of cognitive demand each term requires.
• Practice Questions with Model Answers: Sample questions with tailored answers, demonstrating how to meet the expectations of different command terms.
• Top Tips and Key Takeaways: Essential tips for mastering command terms, structured to improve clarity, precision, and response depth.

Usage

This PDF resource is ideal for teachers looking to support students understanding and application of command terms in IB Business Management. It can be used in lessons, as a revision tool, or for independent study.

I myself teach Business Management and have used this guide in class and for self study tasks to guide students through the curriculum and with their EE and IA assignments.

The command terms in this resource are highly applicable across multiple IB DP subjects. The IB uses a standard set of command terms that apply broadly across the curriculum, particularly in subjects like Economics, Psychology, Biology, History, and Geography, as well as Business Management. This resource may therefore be used and adapted to multiple subjects.