The Theory of Knowledge (TOK) course in the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme culminates in two major assessments: the TOK Essay and the TOK Exhibition. The exhibition is a new and creative way for students to demonstrate their understanding of TOK concepts by selecting three objects and explaining how they relate to a chosen prompt. This article provides practical ideas for TOK exhibition objects and addresses the minimum grade required to pass TOK.
TOK Exhibition: An Overview
The TOK Exhibition requires students to choose one of 35 Internal Assessment (IA) prompts, select three objects that relate to this prompt, and create a 950-word commentary explaining the connection between the objects and the prompt. The objects should be tangible and have real-world contexts, allowing students to explore and illustrate TOK concepts effectively.
Object Ideas for TOK Exhibition
- Personal Artifacts:
- Example: A family heirloom, such as a watch or piece of jewelry.
- Connection: Use this object to explore how personal knowledge and shared knowledge intersect, highlighting the cultural and historical significance embedded in personal artifacts.
- Everyday Items:
- Example: A smartphone.
- Connection: Discuss the role of technology in shaping our understanding of knowledge and how it influences communication and information dissemination.
- Educational Tools:
- Example: A textbook or a calculator.
- Connection: Analyze the role of education in knowledge production and the reliability of academic sources in contributing to our understanding of various subjects.
