IB Math Vocab
Quiz yourself by thinking what should be in
each of the black spaces below before clicking
on it to display the answer.
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| Calculate | Obtain a numerical answer showing the relevant stages in the work
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| Comment | Give a judgment based on a given statement or result of a calculation
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| Compare | Give an account of the similarities between two (or more) items or situations, referring to both (all) of them throughout.
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| 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.
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| Construct | Display information in a diagrammatic or logical form
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| Contrast | Give an account of all the differences between two (or more) items or situations, referring to both (all) of them throughout
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| Deduce | Reach a conclusion from the information given
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| Demonstrate | Make clear by reasoning or evidence, illustrating with examples or practical application.
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| Describe | Give a detailed account
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| Determine | Obtain the only possible answer
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| Differentiate | Obtain the derivative of a function
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| Distinguish | Make clear the differences between two or more concepts or items
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| 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
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| Estimate | Obtain an approximate value
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| Explain | Give a detailed account, including reasons or causes.
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| Find | Obtain an answer, showing relevant stages in the work.
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| Hence | Use the preceding work to obtain the required result
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| Hence or otherwise | It is suggested that the preceding work is used but other methods could also receive credit
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| Identify | Provide an answer from a number of possibilities
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| Integrate | Obtain the integral of a function
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| Interpret | Use knowledge and understanding to recognize trends and draw conclusions from given information
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| Investigate | Observe, study, or make a detailed and systematic examination, in order to establish facts and reach new conclusions
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| Justify | Give valid reasons or evidence to support an answer or conclusion
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| Label | Add labels to a diagram
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| List | Give a sequence of brief answers with no explanation
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| Plot | Mark the position of points on a diagram
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| Predict | Give an expected result
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| Show | Give the steps in a calculation or derivative
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| 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.
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| 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.
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| Solve | Obtain the answer(s) using algebraic an/or numerical and/or graphing methods.
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| State | Give a specific name, value or other brief answer without explanation or calculation
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| Suggest | Propose a solution, hypothesis or other possible answer
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| Verify | Provide evidence that validates the result
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| 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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