IB TOK examples

Do we gain a better appreciation of the human experience from the artist or the historian? Discuss with reference to the arts and history.

In the pursuit of knowledge, what value is there in exploring the paradoxical or the counterintuitive? Discuss with reference to the natural sciences and one other area of knowledge.

In the pursuit of knowledge, what value is there in exploring the paradoxical or the counterintuitive? Discuss with reference to the natural sciences and one other area of knowledge.

In the production of knowledge, when choosing one explanation over another, to what extent should simplicity be prioritized? Discuss with reference to two areas of knowledge.

In the production of knowledge, when choosing one explanation over another, to what extent should simplicity be prioritized? Discuss with reference to two areas of knowledge.

To what extent do you agree with the claim that “any coincidence is worth noticing; you can throw it away later if it is only a coincidence” (Agatha Christie). Answer with reference to mathematics and one other area of knowledge

To what extent do you agree with the claim that “any coincidence is worth noticing; you can throw it away later if it is only a coincidence” (Agatha Christie)? Answer with reference to mathematics and one other area of knowledge.

In the production of knowledge, how can knowledge be reliable if it is built on assumptions? Discuss with reference to the human sciences and one other area of knowledge.

In the production of knowledge, how can knowledge be reliable if it is built on assumptions? Discuss with reference to the human sciences and one other area of knowledge

If values change over time, how can they, nevertheless, continue to guide the pursuit of knowledge? Discuss with reference to two areas of knowledge.

If values change over time, how can they, nevertheless, continue to guide the pursuit of knowledge? Discuss with reference to two areas of knowledge

Do we gain a better appreciation of the human experience from the artist or the historian? Discuss with reference to the Arts and History.

What is the relationship between knowledge and culture?

What is the relationship between personal experience and knowledge?

What role does imagination play in producing knowledge about the world?

To what extent do you agree with the claim that “all things are numbers” (Pythagoras)? Answer with reference to the arts and the human sciences.

To what extent do you agree with the claim that “all things are numbers” (Pythagoras)? Answer with reference to the arts and the human sciences.

In the production of knowledge, does it matter that observation is an essential but flawed tool? Discuss with reference to the natural sciences and one other area of knowledge

Can new knowledge change established values or beliefs?

What counts as good evidence for a claim?

What role do experts play in influencing our consumption or acquisition of knowledge?

To what extent do you agree that doubt is central to the pursuit of knowledge?

Is bias inevitable in the production of knowledge?

In what ways do our values affect our acquisition of knowledge?

To what extent is objectivity possible in the production or acquisition of knowledge?

In the acquisition of knowledge, can we only understand something to the extent that we understand its context? Discuss with reference to two areas of knowledge.

Can new knowledge change established values or beliefs?

To what extent do you agree that doubt is central to the pursuit of knowledge? Answer with reference to two areas of knowledge.

To what extent do you agree with the claim that "all things are numbers" (Pythagoras)? Answer with reference to the arts and the human sciences.

In the acquisition of knowledge, can we only understand something to the extent that we understand its context? Discuss with reference to two areas of knowledge.

Is the power of knowledge determined by the way in which the knowledge is conveyed?

“In the production of knowledge, does it matter that observation is an essential but flawed tool? Discuss with reference to the natural sciences and one other area of knowledge.”

To what extent is interpretation a reliable tool in the production of knowledge? Answer with reference to history and one other area of knowledge.

To what extent is interpretation a reliable tool in the production of knowledge? Answer with reference to History and one other area of knowledge.

To what extent do you agree with the claim that "all things are numbers" (Pythagoras)? Answer with reference to the Arts and the Human Sciences.

In the acquisition of knowledge, can we only understand something to the extent that we understand its context? Discuss with reference to two areas of knowledge.

Is the power of knowledge determined by the way in which the knowledge is conveyed? Discuss with reference to mathematics and one other area of knowledge.

To what extent do you agree that doubt is central to the pursuit of knowledge? Answer with reference to two areas of knowledge.

To what extent do you agree that doubt is central to the pursuit of knowledge? Answer with reference to two areas of knowledge.

In the production of knowledge, does it matter that observation is an essential but flawed tool? Discuss with reference to the natural sciences and one other area of knowledge.