ASSESSMENT

The TOK exhibition assesses the ability of the student to show how TOK manifests in the world around us.

The exhibition is an internal assessment component; it is marked by the teacher and is externally moderated by the IB.

The exhibition is a 950-word commentary. It is a response to one of 35 prompts. Candidates are expected to explore the prompts within the context of an optional or core theme, as well as select three specific real-world objects to illustrate how TOK is manifested in the world.

EXHIBITION ASSESSMENT INSTRUMENT

The TOK essay engages students in a more formal and sustained piece of writing in response to a title focused on the areas of knowledge.

The essay is an external assessment component; it is marked by IB examiners.

The essay must be a maximum of 1,600 words and must be on one of the six prescribed titles issued by the IB for each examination session.

ESSAY ASSESSMENT INSTRUMENT