FenDoDo’s IB Theory of Knowledge (TOK) course prepares students for success in the International Baccalaureate curriculum, covering all key topics, assessment criteria, and exam strategies. Whether you are aiming for a 7, need help with the TOK exhibition or essay, or want a deeper understanding of how knowledge is constructed and evaluated across disciplines, this course provides complete support.
Course Content
- Core Themes: Knowledge and the knower, personal and shared knowledge, and knowledge frameworks.
- Areas of Knowledge (AOKs): Mathematics, natural sciences, human sciences, history, the arts, ethics, religious knowledge systems, and indigenous knowledge systems.
- Ways of Knowing (WOKs): Language, sense perception, emotion, reason, imagination, intuition, faith, and memory.
- Skills Focus: Critical thinking, argumentation, reflection, evaluation of knowledge claims, and interdisciplinary analysis.
Exam Structure
- TOK Exhibition (Internal Assessment) — Students create a display linking real-world objects to TOK concepts, demonstrating application and reflection of knowledge frameworks.
- TOK Essay (External Assessment, 1,600 words) — Students write an essay responding to a prescribed title, analyzing knowledge questions and supporting arguments with examples from different areas of knowledge.
Skills Developed
- Critical thinking and reasoning across disciplines
- Evaluation of evidence and sources of knowledge
- Articulation of structured arguments both orally and in writing
- Interdisciplinary analysis and reflection on knowledge questions
- Application of TOK concepts to real-world contexts
Who Should Take IB TOK?
- Students interested in philosophy, humanities, social sciences, or interdisciplinary studies
- Learners aiming to strengthen analytical, reflective, and argumentation skills
- Anyone seeking to develop a deeper understanding of how knowledge is constructed and evaluated
College Credit
Some U.S. colleges grant credit or advanced placement for high IB TOK achievement, often as elective or humanities credit, depending on the institution. Completing TOK successfully also supports the IB Diploma requirement and prepares students for college-level critical thinking, essay writing, and interdisciplinary analysis.
Tips for Success
- Connect TOK concepts to real-world examples.
- Ask critical questions: “How do we know this?”
- Plan your essay and exhibition clearly.
- Consider multiple perspectives and ways of knowing.
- Review past prompts and marking criteria.
- Participate in discussions to refine reasoning skills.
