What are knowledge questions Tok examples?
Good starters for a TOK Knowledge Question (KQ): “to what extent…”, “how…”, “how far…”, “how does…”, “what…”, “what is it about…”, “what role does…”, “in what sense…”, “under what circumstances…”, “is it possible…”, “why…”, “if…” etc.
What is an example of a knowledge question?
Beginning the question, “How can we know?” or putting the word “knowledge” in the question. For example, “Is our knowledge in maths actually more certain than our knowledge in science?” More imaginative ways might include, “How far is it justified…?” or “Is the evidence for x compelling… and on what reasonable grounds?
What is a KQ in Tok?
In the presentation, students need to state ONE knowledge question (KQ). KQ is a question about the construction of knowledge or the nature of knowledge. Knowledge question must be open, general and about knowledge. (Theory of knowledge Subject report, May 2016).
What are the areas of knowledge Tok?
Areas of knowledge TOK distinguishes between eight areas of knowl- edge: mathematics, the natural sciences, the human sciences, the arts, history, ethics, religious knowledge systems, and indigenous knowl- edge systems.
What are the areas of knowledge in Tok?
What are the 12 key concepts of Tok?
Those 12 concepts are Evidence, Certainty, Truth, Interpretation, Power, Justification, Explanation, Objectivity, Perspective, Culture, Values and Responsibility.
What are the types of knowledge questions in Tok?
TOK: Knowledge Questions. In TOK there are two types of knowledge claims: • Claims that are made within particular areas of knowledge or by individual knowers about the world. It is the job of TOK to examine the basis for these first-order claims. • Claims that are made about knowledge.
Which is a better question in Tok Vocab?
A better Knowledge Question might be more precise and couched in TOK vocab. For example, “What part might reason, emotion and language play in our interpretation of historical and contemporary events?”
Are there any metaphysical questions beyond the scope of Tok?
One way of framing the biggest (from the Western perspective: “Pre-Socratic”) metaphysical questions is to acknowledge that they are way beyond the scope of 100 hours of TOK. Their resolution may be forever beyond the grasp of mere human intellect and ingenuity.
What does the question to what extent mean in an essay?
In a nutshell, an essay question that asks, “to what extent…” is generally prompting you to explain how much you agree with the idea being posed. It is not – as is sometimes thought by students – asking whether you outright agree or disagree with the idea.