The IB Theory of Knowledge (TOK) Exhibition is a key part of your TOK assessment. It asks you to explore how TOK concepts apply in the real world using three real-life objects connected to a prescribed prompt. This guide provides a clear, step-by-step approach to help you create a top-scoring exhibition.
1. Choose a Strong IA Prompt
- Select one prompt from the official list of 35 TOK exhibition prompts.
- Pick a prompt that sparks your curiosity and connects well with real-world knowledge issues.
- Example prompts:
- What counts as knowledge?
- Are some types of knowledge more useful than others?
- Does all knowledge impose ethical obligations on those who know it?
2. Select Three Meaningful Objects
- Choose three tangible objects (or images of them) that have real-world significance.
- Avoid abstract concepts or generic examples.
- Each object should provide a different angle or insight into the prompt.
- Example objects:
- A newspaper article, scientific model, or cultural artifact.
- A tool or piece of technology you have used.
- A photograph or piece of art with personal significance.
3. Write a Focused 950-Word Commentary
For each object:
- Describe the object and its real-world context.
