How does the Tok essay work?

The TOK essay is not primarily a research paper but it is expected that specific sources will be used and these must be acknowledged in a bibliography or works cited list. The bibliography or works cited list should include only those works (such as books, journals, magazines and online sources) used by the student.

What are the Tok ways of knowing?

In TOK, there are eight different ways we can know something — eight different ways of knowing (WOKs).Emotion. Memory. Sense Perception. Imagination. Reason. Intuition. Faith. Language.

How are Tok grades calculated?

The final TOK grade is outputted to an A-E grade. The A-E grade is determined by a: 10 point “Essay on a prescribed title” worth 67% of the final TOK grade (graded externally) 10 point oral presentation worth 33% of the final TOK grade (graded internally by the subject teacher)

What is the Tok presentation out of?

Theory of Knowledge (ToK) is an IB course that, combined with an Extended Essay, accounts for three out of a total 45 IB points. The ToK presentation accounts for 33 percent of one’s overall IB ToK grade. Its significance is, however, much greater.

Are Tok presentations recorded?

However, under no circumstances should the presentation be simply an essay read aloud to the class. While pre-recorded inserts within a presentation are permissable, the presentation itself must be a live experience and not a recording of the presentation. video: how to do a tok presentation right!

How much is Tok worth?

The EE and TOK are worth a maximum of 3 IB points, depending on the grades obtained overall in each course. For example, a candidate who achieves level B for Theory of Knowledge and level C for the Extended Essay will be awarded two IB points.