Show your work

 According to EQAO, when you see 'show your work' in a question, you should:

Record all calculations and all the steps you went through to get your answer. You may use words, numbers, graphs, diagrams, symbols and/or charts.


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Explain your thinking (or answer)

According to EQAO, when you see 'explain your answer' in a question, you should:


Use words and symbols to make your solution clear.


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Justify your answer

According to EQAO, when you see 'justify your answer' in a question, you should:


Give reasons and evidence to show your answer is correct.


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