Assessment
Theory of Knowledge is assessed, but not in the form of an exam. Instead, there are two parts of the assessment: an essay on a prescribed title and, new to this specification, the "TOK exhibition." The essay is marked externally and is worth 67% of the marks. The Exhibition is marked internally (but moderated externally) and worth 33% of the marks. More information about each aspect of the assessment can be found on their respective web pages. The essay is based on the areas of knowledge. The exhibition is on how TOK manifests itself in the world around us.
Note to experienced TOK teachers:
The nature of the assessment has changed quite substantially within the new specification. The TOK presentation has been removed from this specification and it has been replaced by a "TOK exhibition". Please read the guidelines about this exhibition carefully. Note that the essays will focus on the areas of knowledge. The need to formulate knowledge questions has been removed from the current specification. The main success criterion is the clear, coherent and critical exploration of the essay title. However, when you teach the areas of knowledge, keep the framework with the 4 elements (and suggested knowledge questions) at the forefront of your planning. This will prepare students better for the essay questions.
