Theory of Knowledge INTRODUCTION (Course Overview)

Which one of the following is NOT an IB stated purpose of the Theory of Knowledge?

• to evaluate the bases of knowledge and experiences

• to stimulate the bases of knowledge

• to develop a personal mode of thought based on critical examination

• to evaluate the bases of knowledge and experiences

Which of the following is an example of the interpretative nature of knowledge?

• areas of knowledge

• critical thinking

• personal bias

• multiple perspectives

TOK plays a vital role for the IB and elective student in that it...

• transcends and links academic subject areas

• is a required course for the IB diploma along with the EE and CAS

• challenges students to become aware of the personal ideological biases

• allows students to apply their knowledge with greater awareness and credibility

Which of the following are considered AREAS of KNOWLEDGE (AOK)?

• Mathematics

• Religions

• Culture

• Ethics

How will you be assessed in TOK?

• Extended Essay

• 10 minute presentation

• 1,600 word essay

• seminars

The four intellectual expectations in TOK are...

• collaboration, risk-taking, accountability, tenacity

• humility, leadership, fealty, honesty

• humility, aggressiveness, leadership, courage

• initiative, participation, respect, accountability

"Double-dipping" is...

• cheating and plagiarism

• food and drink

• a favorite drink at ShareTea

• classwork and homework policy

The Extended Essay provides students with an opportunity to engage in...

• ...research on an assigned topic, with an assigned supervisor

• ...research on a topic of choice, under the guidance of a supervisor

• ...personal research on an assigned topic, under the guidance of a supervisor

• ...personal research on a topic of choice, under the guidance of a supervisor

What are the four main Ways of Knowing?

• reason, emotion, intuition, sense perception

• reason, emotion, sense perception, language

• language, memory, intuition, sense perception

• imagination, sense perception, reason, emotion

What can be considered the core components to TOK?

• real life situations

• knowledge claims & questions

• areas of knowledge

• ways of knowing

• knowledge framework