IB Theory of Knowledge Subject Guide
INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE ORGANIZATION DIPLOMA PROGRAMME Theory of Knowledge For first examinations in 2001 Theory of Knowledge First published April 1999 Reprinted with minor corrections October 2000 Second edition March 2003 ? International Baccalaureate Organization 1999, 2003 Organisation du Baccalaur?at International Route des Morillons 15 Grand-Saconnex, Gen?ve CH-1218 SWITZERLAND CONTENTS INTRODUCTION 1 NATURE OF THE SUBJECT 3 AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 5 THE TOK DIAGRAM 6 KNOWERS AND KNOWING 8 WAYS OF KNOWING 10 AREAS OF KNOWLEDGE 16 LINKING QUESTIONS 30 ASSESSMENT OUTLINE 35 THE DIPLOMA POINTS MATRIX 36 ASSESSMENT DETAILS 38 ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 43 INTRODUCTION