Command terms are the key terms and phrases used in examination questions.
See the lists below for the terms and definitions for each IB subject
Source: IBO.org
Source: Oxford Course Companion, p.17
Visual Arts: To what extent are the developments in American military aircraft nose designs from World War 2, Vietnam War and Gulf War more connected to individual crew preference than to the visual culture of America, 1940 - 1990?
English A: To what extent does William Shakespeare employ Elizabethan elements in Romeo and Juliet to build towards the eventual tragedy?
English A: To what extent did news media outlets, specifically CNN and Fox News, use different reporting methods to portray the candidates in the 2016 United States presidential election?
English A: How do aspects of real-life societies inform and shape A Clockwork Orange and The Handmaid’s Tale?
English A: How were African Americans portrayed in American sitcoms from 1980 to 2000?
English B: To what extent does 'The Fault in Our Stars' by John Green reflect 'The Hero's Journey'?
English B: To what extent does social media influence or have an effect on the english language usage?
English B: To what extent does the usage of AAVE affect an individual’s social status and mobility?
English B: To what extent does the development of the Super Bowl mirror specific aspects of American cultural, social, and economic trends?
Psychology: To what extent is the phenomenon of Karoshi, the overworking of office workers in Southeast Asia, interconnected with symptoms of depression?
Psychology: To What Extent is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, as an addition to traditional pharmacotherapy necessary for the successful treatment of Schizophrenia?
Psychology: To what extent is Δ9-THC an effective antidepressant that can be used to treat patients with depression?
Chinese B: 论新时代网络语言对现代汉语有何种影响？
Chinese B: 中国嘻哈歌手如何运用歌词传播中华文化？How do Chinese Hip-hop Artists Promote Chinese Culture through Lyrics?
Economics: To what extent have increases in rental prices (2017-2018) shrunken the market for Korean restaurants in Chegongmiao, Shenzhen?
Economics: How does President Moon's minimum wage policy affect convenience store market in Seocho 1-dong, South Korea?
Business: To What Extent Does the WeChat Application in Tencent's Business Model Play a Role in its Success?
Business: To what extent has Samsung's acquisition of Harman Kardon helped in increasing revenue and access to new markets?
World Studies (Biology & Economics): How does mountain gorilla (Gorilla beringei beringei) ecotourism support and strengthen local economies while ensuring the mountain gorillas’ health and survival?
English A, Category 3: How are skincare companies like: Neutrogena, Nivea, and Dove promoting white supremacy?
English B, Category 2B: To what extent do the changes in Cersei’s and Daenerys’s character development in the HBO series Game of Thrones show they are ultimately both motivated for and by power?
Visual Arts: To what extent did visual qualities in Coco Chanel’s Little Black Dress 1913, influence black dresses created by Chinese fashion designer Vivienne Tam and haute couture designer Yiqing Yin in regards to development in visual elements and societal acceptances in the 21st century?
Business Management: “To what extent was Apple Inc.’s acquisition of Beats Electronics, LLC an effective growth strategy?”
Math, Group 5: Investigating the Korean MERS outbreak using the SEIR model: How would hypothetical diseases be simulated if variables of the SEIR model were to be altered?
Business Management: To what extent has the benefits offered by Shekou International School helped them retain staff?
Economics: To what extent has the subsidy that was introduced in 2016 for hybrid electric vehicles led to a rise in demand for domestic car producers in Baden Württemberg?
Chemistry: How does the addition of salt (NaCl) which modifies the salinity affects the interfacial tension and stability of oil-in-water emulsion?
World Studies (History & Literature): What aspects of the anti-vaccination movement, and “The Crucible” relate to mass hysteria during the Salem Witch Trials?
Psychology: To What Extent Do Behavioural Addictions Fit The Criteria for ‘The Disease Model of Addiction’?
World Studies (Economics & Politics): To what extent has the political decision to host the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro affected Brazils’ economy and the financial welfare of its citizens?
Physics: To what extent does the volume of water affect the altitude gained by adding a constant pressure?
Psychology: To what extent are sociocultural and biological factors major causes of elderly people’s depressive behavior?
World Studies (History & Economics): To what extent did the LGBTQ community contribute to making attractive neighborhoods in the US and why are they pushed to leave them now?
Economics: To what extent is the cafe market in Shekou, Shenzhen, monopolistically competitive?
Economics: “Which is the most important factor that changes the real estate price rate in Magok-dong, Gangseo-gu, Seoul Korea?”
Business Management: To what extent has McDonald’s marketing strategies played a major role in becoming a prominent fast-food company in Korea?
World Studies (Physics & Geography): To What Extent is the Design of the Standard Houses that Gawak Kalinga Builds Able to Withstand the Seismic Hazards Present in Manila?
World Studies (Economics & Music): To what extent is electronic music’s economy expanding?
Visual Arts: To what extent did artistic influences and material sources impact the chair designs of Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Zig-Zag (1934), Verner Panton Panton S (1956), and Tom Dixon, Capellini, S Chair (1991)?
Business Management: To what extent has Apple Inc.’s prioritization of product innovation and advertising led to sales of iPhone X?
World Studies (Psychology & Geography): How do the combined effects of Socioeconomic Status and Diabetes increase prevalences of Alzheimer’s Disease in different regions within China (PRC)?
Chemistry: How does the addition of salt (NaCl) which modifies the salinity affects the interfacial tension and stability of oil-in-water emulsion?