TOK IB: Key changes to the new IB TOK Assessment | Oxford International Education

TL;DR

This video provides an overview of the new Theory of Knowledge (TOK) assessment model, focusing on the changes in the internal assessment task. It also discusses the importance of assessment in driving learning in TOK.

Transcript

hello my name is maria and this is an oxford university press video on the new theory of knowledge specification going into first teaching in 2020 and first assessment in 2022 in this video we'll do a quick overview of the assessment model of tok and discuss the key changes to assessment in the new spec but mostly we will focus on the wholly new in... Read More

Key Insights

• ⁉️ The TOK assessment includes an externally assessed essay focusing on areas of knowledge and knowledge questions.
• 🧑‍🎓 The exhibition task replaces the TOK presentation, requiring students to select and justify objects related to a prompt.
• ⁉️ Knowledge questions play a central role in the assessment, with prescribed titles now phrased as knowledge questions.

Questions & Answers

Q: What are the key changes in the TOK assessment for the new specification?

The essay now focuses on the areas of knowledge and requires students to respond to specific knowledge questions. The exhibition replaces the presentation and requires students to select and justify objects that relate to a prompt.

Q: How do knowledge questions play a role in the TOK assessment?

Knowledge questions are central to the TOK assessment, with prescribed titles now phrased as knowledge questions. Students' ability to explore and respond to these questions in their essay is assessed.

Q: What are the requirements for the exhibition task?

Students must select three objects related to a prompt and provide a commentary explaining the objects' context and relationship to the prompt. The commentary should demonstrate critical thinking and justification for the object selection.

Q: How can teachers support students in preparing for the new TOK assessment?

Teachers can use objects as stimulus material in their teaching, helping students make connections between TOK concepts and objects in the world. This can help prepare students for the exhibition task and deepen their engagement with knowledge.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• The TOK course is assessed through an externally assessed essay and an internally assessed exhibition.

• The essay is now focused on the areas of knowledge, and knowledge questions play a central role in the assessment.

• The exhibition task replaces the TOK presentation and requires students to select objects that relate to a prompt and provide a commentary on their relationship.