Vocabulary Words IB Attitudes

1. Vocabulary WordsIB Attitudes

2. IB Attitudes • Appreciation • Commitment • Confidence • Cooperation • Creativity • Curiosity • Empathy • Enthusiasm • Independence • Integrity • Respect • Tolerance

3. Appreciation • Appreciation to show that you are thankful for something The girl showed appreciation for the gift by writing a thank you letter to her grandmother.

4. Commitment • commitment: to finish what you start without giving up He showed his commitment to his education by finishing all of his assignments and turning them in on time.

5. Confidence • confidence: the feeling that you can try and do most things The boy was confident that he could solve almost any math problem if he worked hard enough.

6. Cooperation • cooperation: working well with other people, working together Cooperation is the key to solving most problems.

7. Creativity • creativity: coming up with your own ideas Authors show their creativity when they write engaging stories.

8. Curiosity • curiosity: wanting to know more about something, asking a lot of questions and searching for answers Curious people are inquirers who ask a lot of questions and search for answers.

9. Empathy • empathy: putting yourself in somebody else’s shoes and understanding how they feel A nurse has to have empathy for others because she cares for people who are often very sick.

10. Enthusiasm • enthusiasm: to enjoy learning, to show interest in something and become excited about it Cheerleaders show their enthusiasm for sports by cheering for a team.

11. Independence • independence: thinking and doing things for yourself Americans wanted independence from British rule in the 1700’s.

12. Integrity • integrity: to be honest with yourself and others, to do the right thing Integrity is doing the right thing even though no one is looking.

13. Respect • respect: being polite and kind to yourself and others Saying please and thank you is one way to show respect for others.

14. Tolerance • tolerance: accepting others You are tolerant when you listen to other people’s ideas and beliefs without passing judgment.

15. If any of the things I say might be an example of when someone is showing appreciation, say appreciation. • Saying thank you • Making fun of someone • Helping someone carry groceries • Smiling when someone says something nice

16. If any of the things I say might be an example of when is showing commitment, say commitment. • Turning in homework every day • Helping your group solve a problem • Playing during a lesson • Keeping up with all of your school materials

17. If any of the things I say might be an example of when someone is confident, say confident. • Someone raising a hand to answer a question • Helping someone solve a math problem • Making a new friend • Someone who never speaks in class

18. If any of the things I say might be an example of when someone shows cooperation say cooperation. • Talking about a video game during group work • Helping a friend with homework • Working on a project with friends • Playing soccer at recess

19. If any of the things I say might be an example of when someone is showing creativity, say creativity. • Drawing a picture to illustrate an event in a story • Writing a story about beginning kindergarten • Solving a math problem • Asking a friend for answers to reading comprehension questions

20. If any of the things I say might be an example of when someone is showing curiosity, say curiosity. • Reading about dinosaurs in a book • Looking at a bug with a magnifying glass • Refusing to try a new food • Asking questions

21. If any of the things I say might be an example of when someone is showing empathy, say empathy. • Laughing at a student who drops her tray at lunch • Helping a friend with homework • Solving problems by talking with others • Learning about a different culture

22. If any of the things I say might be an example of when someone is showing enthusiasm, say enthusiasm. • Raising your hand in class to share an idea • Cheering for your favorite team • Booing a team you don’t like • Whining about school work

23. If any of the things I say might be an example of when someone is showing independence, say independence. • Finding another way to solve a math problem when you get a wrong answer • Looking in a textbook to find information about something you are interested in • Asking a friend for the answer to a problem • Always having sharpened pencils during school

24. If any of the things I say might be an example of when someone is showing integrity, say integrity. • Talking and playing in the bathroom • Walking in line silently • Completing and turning in your homework every day • Studying for a science test

25. If any of the things I say might be an example of when someone is showing respect, say respect. • Saying please and thank you • Listening to other students • Talking quietly in the classroom • Yelling at someone who you think is using your pencil

26. If any of the things I say might be an example of when someone is showing tolerance, say tolerance. • Making fun of someone’s clothes • Listening to other students’ ideas • Learning about different cultures • Helping someone solve a math problem by giving clues

27. TRUE or FALSE • Someone who shows appreciation would always say please when asking for something. • Someone who is committed takes his or her school work seriously. • Someone who is confident would never raise his hand during class discussions. • Someone who cooperates makes suggestions and listens to other students suggestions when working with a group.

28. TRUE or FALSE • A curious child doesn’t care about learning new things. • Children who show empathy most likely have lots of friends. • An enthusiastic student would not want to participate in a lot of activities. • Artists and musicians are creative people.

29. TRUE or FALSE • A 5-year old who learns to tie his shoe is showing his independence. • Doing the right thing shows integrity. • Raising your hand before speaking is a way to show respect to your classmates. • A person who shows tolerance does not listen to other people’s ideas.