IB Mathematics: Applications and Interpretations Command Terms

obtain a numerical answer showing the relevant stages in the working

give a judgement based on a given statement or result of a calculation

give an account of the similarities between two (or more) items or situations, referring to both (all) of them throughout

give an account of the similarities and differences between two (or more) items or situations, referring to both (all) of them throughout

display information in a diagrammatic or logical form

give an account of the differences between two (or more) items or situations, referring to both (all) of them throughout

reach a conclusion from the information given

make clear by reasoning or evidence, illustrating with examples or practical application

give a detailed account

obtain the only possible answer

obtain the derivative of a function

make clear the differences between two or more concepts or items

represent by means of a labelled, accurate diagram or graph, using a pencil

obtain an approximate value

give a detailed account including reasons or causes

obtain an answer showing relevant stages in the working

use the preceding work to obtain the required result

it is suggested that the preceding work is used, but other methods could also receive credit

provide an answer from a number of possibilities

obtain the integral of a function

use knowledge and understanding to recognise trends and draw conclusions from given information

observe, study, or make a detailed and systematic examination, in order to establish facts and reach new conclusions

give valid reasons or evidence to support an answer or conclusion

add labels to a diagram

give a sequence of brief answers with no explanation

mark the positions on a diagram

give an expected result

use a sequence of logical steps to obtain the required result in a formal way

give the steps in a calculation or derivation

obtain the required result (possibly using the information given) without the formality of proof

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

obtain the answer(s) using algebraic and / or numerical and / or graphical methods

give a specific name, value or other brief answer without explanation or calculation

propose a solution, hypothesis or other possible answer

provide evidence that validates the result

obtain the answer(s), usually from extracting information. Working does not need to be shown