ib math def

Calculate

Obtain a numerical answer showing the relevant stages in the working.

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 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 (straight edge) should be used for straight lines. Diagrams should be drawn to scale. Graphs should have points correctly plotted (if appropriate) 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 working.

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.