Design+Tech+Terms


 * MYP (Design Tech) Definitions **


 * __Account for __** Explain a particular happening or outcome.


 * __Analyze __** Break down in order to bring out the essential elements or structure. To identify parts and relationships, and to interpret information to reach conclusions.


 * __Annotate __** Add brief notes to a diagram or graph.


 * __Apply __** Use knowledge and understanding in response to a given situation or real circumstances.


 * __Appraise __** Evaluate, judge or consider text or a piece of work.


 * __Assess __** Measure and judge the quality of an argument, concept, product, etc. against the evidence presented.


 * __Analyze __**Break down in order to bring out the essential elements or structure. To identify parts and relationships, and to interpret information to reach conclusions.


 * __Calculate __** <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'MyriadPro-Regular','sans-serif'; font-size: 16.6667px;">Obtain a numerical answer showing the relevant stages in the working.


 * __<span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'MyriadPro-Bold','sans-serif'; font-size: 16.6667px;">Classify __**<span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'MyriadPro-Regular','sans-serif'; font-size: 16.6667px;">Arrange or order by class or category.


 * __<span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'MyriadPro-Bold','sans-serif'; font-size: 16.6667px;">Comment __** <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'MyriadPro-Regular','sans-serif'; font-size: 16.6667px;">Give a judgment based on a given statement or result of a calculation.


 * __<span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'MyriadPro-Bold','sans-serif'; font-size: 16.6667px;">Compare __**<span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'MyriadPro-Regular','sans-serif'; font-size: 16.6667px;"> Give an account of the similarities between two (or more) items or situations, referring to both (all) of them throughout.

<span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'MyriadPro-Regular','sans-serif'; font-size: 16.6667px;">Give an account of the similarities and differences between two (or more) items or situations, referring to both (all) of them throughout.
 * __<span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'MyriadPro-Bold','sans-serif'; font-size: 16.6667px;">Compare and contrast __**


 * __<span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'MyriadPro-Bold','sans-serif'; font-size: 16.6667px;">Construct __** <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'MyriadPro-Regular','sans-serif'; font-size: 16.6667px;">Develop information in a diagrammatic or logical form.


 * __<span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'MyriadPro-Bold','sans-serif'; font-size: 16.6667px;">Contrast __**<span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'MyriadPro-Regular','sans-serif'; font-size: 16.6667px;"> Give an account of the differences between two (or more) items or situations, referring to both (all) of them throughout.


 * __<span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'MyriadPro-Bold','sans-serif'; font-size: 16.6667px;">Deduce __** <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'MyriadPro-Regular','sans-serif'; font-size: 16.6667px;">Reach a conclusion from the information given.


 * __<span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'MyriadPro-Bold','sans-serif'; font-size: 16.6667px;">Define __** <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'MyriadPro-Regular','sans-serif'; font-size: 16.6667px;">Give the precise meaning of a word, phrase, concept or physical quantity.


 * __<span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'MyriadPro-Bold','sans-serif'; font-size: 16.6667px;">Demonstrate __** <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'MyriadPro-Regular','sans-serif'; font-size: 16.6667px;">Prove or make clear by reasoning or evidence, illustrating with examples or practical application.


 * __<span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'MyriadPro-Bold','sans-serif'; font-size: 16.6667px;">Derive __**<span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'MyriadPro-Regular','sans-serif'; font-size: 16.6667px;"> Manipulate a mathematical relationship to give a new equation or relationship.


 * __<span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'MyriadPro-Bold','sans-serif'; font-size: 16.6667px;">Describe __**<span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'MyriadPro-Regular','sans-serif'; font-size: 16.6667px;"> Give a detailed account or picture of a situation, event, pattern or process.


 * __<span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'MyriadPro-Bold','sans-serif'; font-size: 16.6667px;">Design __**<span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'MyriadPro-Regular','sans-serif'; font-size: 16.6667px;"> Produce a plan, simulation or model.


 * __<span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'MyriadPro-Bold','sans-serif'; font-size: 16.6667px;">Determine __**<span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'MyriadPro-Regular','sans-serif'; font-size: 16.6667px;"> Obtain the only possible answer.


 * __<span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'MyriadPro-Bold','sans-serif'; font-size: 16.6667px;">Discuss __** <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'MyriadPro-Regular','sans-serif'; font-size: 16.6667px;">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.


 * __<span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'MyriadPro-Bold','sans-serif'; font-size: 16.6667px;">Distinguish __** <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'MyriadPro-Regular','sans-serif'; font-size: 16.6667px;">Make clear the differences between two or more concepts or items.


 * __<span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'MyriadPro-Bold','sans-serif'; font-size: 16.6667px;">Document __**<span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'MyriadPro-Regular','sans-serif'; font-size: 16.6667px;"> Credit sources of information used by referencing (or citing) following one recognized referencing system. References should be included in the text and also at the end of the piece of work in a reference list or bibliography.


 * __<span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'MyriadPro-Bold','sans-serif'; font-size: 16.6667px;">Estimate __** <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'MyriadPro-Regular','sans-serif'; font-size: 16.6667px;">Find an approximate value for an unknown quantity.


 * __<span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'MyriadPro-Bold','sans-serif'; font-size: 16.6667px;">Evaluate __**<span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'MyriadPro-Regular','sans-serif'; font-size: 16.6667px;"> Assess the implications and limitations; make judgments about the ideas, works, solutions or methods in relation to selected criteria.


 * __<span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'MyriadPro-Bold','sans-serif'; font-size: 16.6667px;">Examine __**<span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'MyriadPro-Regular','sans-serif'; font-size: 16.6667px;"> Consider an argument or concept in a way that uncovers the assumptions and interrelationships of the issue.


 * __<span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'MyriadPro-Bold','sans-serif'; font-size: 16.6667px;">Exemplify __**<span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'MyriadPro-Regular','sans-serif'; font-size: 16.6667px;"> Represent with an example.


 * __<span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'MyriadPro-Bold','sans-serif'; font-size: 16.6667px;">Explain __**<span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'MyriadPro-Regular','sans-serif'; font-size: 16.6667px;"> Give a detailed account including reasons or causes.


 * __<span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'MyriadPro-Bold','sans-serif'; font-size: 16.6667px;">Explore __**<span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'MyriadPro-Regular','sans-serif'; font-size: 16.6667px;"> Undertake a systematic process of discovery.


 * __<span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'MyriadPro-Bold','sans-serif'; font-size: 16.6667px;">Formulate __**<span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'MyriadPro-Regular','sans-serif'; font-size: 16.6667px;"> Express precisely and systematically the relevant concept(s) or argument(s).


 * __<span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'MyriadPro-Bold','sans-serif'; font-size: 16.6667px;">Identify __**<span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'MyriadPro-Regular','sans-serif'; font-size: 16.6667px;"> Provide an answer from a number of possibilities. Recognize and state briefly a distinguishing fact or feature.


 * __<span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'MyriadPro-Bold','sans-serif'; font-size: 16.6667px;">Infer __**<span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'MyriadPro-Regular','sans-serif'; font-size: 16.6667px;"> Deduce; reason from premises to a conclusion. Listen or read beyond what has been literally expressed.


 * __<span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'MyriadPro-Bold','sans-serif'; font-size: 16.6667px;">Interpret __**<span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'MyriadPro-Regular','sans-serif'; font-size: 16.6667px;"> Use knowledge and understanding to recognize trends and draw conclusions from given information.


 * __<span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'MyriadPro-Bold','sans-serif'; font-size: 16.6667px;">Investigate __**<span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'MyriadPro-Regular','sans-serif'; font-size: 16.6667px;"> Observe, study, or make a detailed and systematic examination, in order to establish facts and reach new conclusions.


 * __<span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'MyriadPro-Bold','sans-serif'; font-size: 16.6667px;">Justify __** <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'MyriadPro-Regular','sans-serif'; font-size: 16.6667px;">Give valid reasons or evidence to support an answer or conclusion.


 * __<span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'MyriadPro-Bold','sans-serif'; font-size: 16.6667px;">Label __**<span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'MyriadPro-Regular','sans-serif'; font-size: 16.6667px;"> Add title, labels or brief explanation(s) to a diagram or graph.


 * __<span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'MyriadPro-Bold','sans-serif'; font-size: 16.6667px;">List __**<span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'MyriadPro-Regular','sans-serif'; font-size: 16.6667px;"> Give a sequence of brief answers with no explanation.


 * __<span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'MyriadPro-Bold','sans-serif'; font-size: 16.6667px;">Measure __** <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'MyriadPro-Regular','sans-serif'; font-size: 16.6667px;">Find the value for a quantity.


 * __<span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'MyriadPro-Bold','sans-serif'; font-size: 16.6667px;">Outline __**<span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'MyriadPro-Regular','sans-serif'; font-size: 16.6667px;"> Give a brief account.


 * __<span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'MyriadPro-Bold','sans-serif'; font-size: 16.6667px;">Predict __**<span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'MyriadPro-Regular','sans-serif'; font-size: 16.6667px;"> Give an expected result of an upcoming action or event.


 * __<span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'MyriadPro-Bold','sans-serif'; font-size: 16.6667px;">Present __**<span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'MyriadPro-Regular','sans-serif'; font-size: 16.6667px;"> Offer for display, observation, examination or consideration.


 * __<span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'MyriadPro-Bold','sans-serif'; font-size: 16.6667px;">Prove __**<span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'MyriadPro-Regular','sans-serif'; font-size: 16.6667px;"> Use a sequence of logical steps to obtain the required result in a formal way.


 * __<span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'MyriadPro-Bold','sans-serif'; font-size: 16.6667px;">Recall __**<span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'MyriadPro-Regular','sans-serif'; font-size: 16.6667px;"> Remember or recognize from prior learning experiences.


 * __<span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'MyriadPro-Bold','sans-serif'; font-size: 16.6667px;">Reflect __**<span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'MyriadPro-Regular','sans-serif'; font-size: 16.6667px;"> Think about deeply; consider.


 * __<span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'MyriadPro-Bold','sans-serif'; font-size: 16.6667px;">Recognize __**<span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'MyriadPro-Regular','sans-serif'; font-size: 16.6667px;"> Identify through patterns or features.


 * __<span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'MyriadPro-Bold','sans-serif'; font-size: 16.6667px;">Show __**<span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'MyriadPro-Regular','sans-serif'; font-size: 16.6667px;"> Give the steps in a calculation or derivation.


 * __<span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'MyriadPro-Bold','sans-serif'; font-size: 16.6667px;">Sketch __**<span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'MyriadPro-Regular','sans-serif'; font-size: 16.6667px;"> Represent by means of a diagram or graph (labeled as appropriate). The sketch should give a general idea of the required shape or relationship, and should include relevant features.


 * __<span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'MyriadPro-Bold','sans-serif'; font-size: 16.6667px;">Solve __**<span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'MyriadPro-Regular','sans-serif'; font-size: 16.6667px;"> Obtain the answer(s) using appropriate methods.


 * __<span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'MyriadPro-Bold','sans-serif'; font-size: 16.6667px;">State __**<span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'MyriadPro-Regular','sans-serif'; font-size: 16.6667px;"> Give a specific name, value or other brief answer without explanation or calculation.


 * __<span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'MyriadPro-Bold','sans-serif'; font-size: 16.6667px;">Suggest __**<span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'MyriadPro-Regular','sans-serif'; font-size: 16.6667px;"> Propose a solution, hypothesis


 * __<span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'MyriadPro-Bold','sans-serif'; font-size: 16.6667px;">Summarize __**<span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'MyriadPro-Regular','sans-serif'; font-size: 16.6667px;"> Abstract a general theme or major point(s).


 * __<span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'MyriadPro-Bold','sans-serif'; font-size: 16.6667px;">Synthesize __**<span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'MyriadPro-Regular','sans-serif'; font-size: 16.6667px;"> Combine different ideas in order to create new understanding.


 * __<span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'MyriadPro-Bold','sans-serif'; font-size: 16.6667px;">Use __**<span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'MyriadPro-Regular','sans-serif'; font-size: 16.6667px;"> Apply knowledge or rules to put theory into practice.