AQR Vocabulary
Learn the language of the course.
Vocabulary is organized in the same order students encounter it: core words first, then Quarter 1 through Quarter 4.
How each entry works
More useful than a word-and-definition list.
Every published entry uses the same five-part structure so students can study it, discuss it, and use it in real work.
- TermThe academic or quantitative-reasoning word.
- Full definitionA complete, accurate meaning.
- Plain languageThe same idea in student-friendly wording.
- AQR useHow the word appears in this course.
- Question or stemA prompt students can use while reasoning or communicating.
Vocabulary sections
Start with core language, then move through the year.
All five sections are published from the approved AQR Vocabulary Booklet for 2026-27.
- 1
Core AQR Words
The words used across the whole course
Words that should become normal classroom language across the entire year.
Open 22 terms - 2
Quarter 1
Know Yourself
Vocabulary for learner profiles, measurement, confidence, habits, comprehension, and personalized learning support.
Open 23 terms - 3
Quarter 2
Track Yourself
Vocabulary for data collection, surveys, samples, graphs, patterns, correlation, causation, and honest conclusions.
Open 27 terms - 4
Quarter 3
Build a Decision Tool / App
Vocabulary for choices, criteria, costs, risks, decision rules, testing, and revision.
Open 21 terms - 5
Quarter 4
Don't Get Played
Vocabulary for claims, evidence, sources, misleading displays, credibility, and reasonable belief.
Open 22 terms