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IB Math Vocab
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Calculate | Obtain a numerical answer showing the relevant stages in the work |
| Comment | Give a judgment based on a given statement or result of a calculation |
| Compare | Give an account of the similarities between two (or more) items or situations, referring to both (all) of them throughout. |
| Compare and Contrast | Give an account of the similarities and differences between two (or more) items or situations, referring to both (all) of them throughout. |
| Construct | Display information in a diagrammatic or logical form |
| Contrast | Give an account of all the differences between two (or more) items or situations, referring to both (all) of them throughout |
| Deduce | Reach a conclusion from the information given |
| Demonstrate | Make clear by reasoning or evidence, illustrating with examples or practical application. |
| Describe | Give a detailed account |
| Determine | Obtain the only possible answer |
| Differentiate | Obtain the derivative of a function |
| Distinguish | Make clear the differences between two or more concepts or items |
| Draw | Represent by means of a labelled, accurate diagram or graph, using a pencil. A ruler should be used for the straight lines. Diagrams should be drawn to scale. Graphs should have points correctly plotted and joined in a straight line or smooth curve |
| Estimate | Obtain an approximate value |
| Explain | Give a detailed account, including reasons or causes. |
| Find | Obtain an answer, showing relevant stages in the work. |
| Hence | Use the preceding work to obtain the required result |
| Hence or otherwise | It is suggested that the preceding work is used but other methods could also receive credit |
| Identify | Provide an answer from a number of possibilities |
| Integrate | Obtain the integral of a function |
| Interpret | Use knowledge and understanding to recognize trends and draw conclusions from given information |
| Investigate | Observe, study, or make a detailed and systematic examination, in order to establish facts and reach new conclusions |
| Justify | Give valid reasons or evidence to support an answer or conclusion |
| Label | Add labels to a diagram |
| List | Give a sequence of brief answers with no explanation |
| Plot | Mark the position of points on a diagram |
| Predict | Give an expected result |
| Show | Give the steps in a calculation or derivative |
| Show that | Obtain the required result (possibly using information given) without the formality of proof. "Show that" questions do not generally require the use of a calculator. |
| Sketch | Represent by means of a diagram or graph (labelled as appropriate). The sketch should give a general idea of the required shape or relationship, and should include relevant features. |
| Solve | Obtain the answer(s) using algebraic an/or numerical and/or graphing methods. |
| State | Give a specific name, value or other brief answer without explanation or calculation |
| Suggest | Propose a solution, hypothesis or other possible answer |
| Verify | Provide evidence that validates the result |
| Write down | Obtain the answer(s), usually be extracting information. Little or no calculations is required. Working does not need to be shown |
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