What’re TOK Essay and Exhibition Details?

TOK has two distinct assessment tasks: the Exhibition and the Essay, each evaluating different skills and contributing to the final TOK grade.

• TOK Exhibition (33%):

  • Format: An internally assessed presentation linking a chosen IA prompt to three real-world objects.

  • Focus: Demonstrates how TOK manifests in the world around us.

  • Output: A written commentary (950 words) and a classroom exhibition.

• TOK Essay (67%):

  • Format: An externally assessed, 1,600-word essay responding to one of six prescribed titles issued by the IB.

  • Focus: Sustained, structured argument exploring knowledge questions.

  • Process: Requires independent research, planning, and philosophical analysis.

Both components are essential and require different approaches to succeed.

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