IB Command Terms
Analysis Terms
| English | Chinese | What It Means |
|---|---|---|
| Analyse | 分析 | Break into components, reveal relationships and logic |
| Compare | 比较 | Identify similarities between two or more items |
| Compare and Contrast | 比较与对比 | Identify both similarities and differences |
| Contrast | 对比 | Identify differences between items |
| Distinguish | 区分 | Clearly point out differences between concepts |
Evaluation Terms
| English | Chinese | What It Means |
|---|---|---|
| Evaluate | 评估 | Make a judgment, weigh strengths and limitations with evidence |
| Discuss | 讨论 | Present balanced views, consider multiple factors, reach reasoned conclusion |
| Examine | 审视 | Inquire deeply into an argument, reveal assumptions |
| To What Extent | 在多大程度上 | Assess the validity of a statement considering evidence and counter-evidence |
| Justify | 论证 | Provide sufficient reasons and evidence to support a position |
IB Core Terms
| English | Chinese | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Internal Assessment (IA) | 内部评估 | Teacher-graded coursework, 20-25% of final grade |
| Extended Essay (EE) | 扩展论文 | 4,000-word independent research paper |
| Theory of Knowledge (TOK) | 知识论 | IB core: essay + exhibition |
| Higher Level (HL) | 高级课程 | 240 teaching hours, deeper content |
| Standard Level (SL) | 标准级课程 | 150 teaching hours |
| Predicted Grade | 预估分 | Teacher's prediction of final score, used for university applications |
| Grade Boundaries | 分数线 | Minimum marks for each score band |
| Mark Scheme | 评分方案 | Examiner's scoring guide |
💡 Why Terminology Matters
Many students lose marks not because they don't know the content, but because they misunderstand what the question is asking. Each command term maps to specific marking criteria — understanding them is like having the answer key.