The Basics
How much of your final grade is the essay worth?
66%
How many sections are there in the Knowledge Framework?
Four
How many Areas of Knowledge are there?
5
How many titles do you get?
Six
Can we work in Pairs or Groups?
No.
1200 - 1600
Which area concerns sorting information into groups or ranges?
Scope
Name the AOK.
Human Sciences
History
Mathematics
The arts
Natural sciences
Can you change the title?
NO! They must be used as is.
What happens if we plagiarise?
What is the PPF? (explain)
A planning and progress form is a form that every student has to fill out. This is a mandatory requirement with your TOK essay, with the main aim being to understand what went behind writing the essay and how you completed it. You have to give your comments about the first, second, and third interactions. Then, after that, there is space for the teacher to write her comments.
It is more like the student’s comments on the essay and what the process seemed like to them. Now, let’s move on to how to work on this form.
Which area concerns questions of morals?
Ethics
Which AOK would be closest to the central idea of TOK?
The Human Sciences.
What should be the first step when approaching my title?
Breakdown the key words
The IBO used to have a requirement of 'Real Life Situations' (now called 'examples'). What would these be similar to from the Exhibition?
Objects
When do you need to submit your final TOK essay?
15. Februar 2025
Which area is aligned with cultural or social perspectives?
Perspective
History as an AOK is not The past, it is...
It is the recording of the past.
Can I change my title if I decide on a differrent one?
Yes, normally until about mid-October.
Do I need to have a counterargument in my essay?
Yes! Because It helps to make a stronger essay.
When can the teacher provide feedback on your essay?
Only on the draft, submitted in November.
Which area is about how we do something?
Methods and Tools
Which AOK is about how we try to represent the world around us?
The Arts
What is the purpose of a TOK title?
Same as the IA prompt, to encourage a TOK related discussion.
What issue do most students face with the word count?
They find it much too short.