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#33789 e-COW-nomics

Posted FahaD on Jan 16, 2009 - 08:09

Our economics teacher emailed this to us ...

Economics models explained.......... with cows

SOCIALISM
You have 2 cows.
You give one to your neighbor.

COMMUNISM
You have 2 cows.
The State takes both and gives you some milk.

FASCISM
You have 2 cows.
The State takes both and sells you some milk.

NAZISM
You have 2 cows.
The State takes both and shoots you.

BUREAUCRATISM
You have 2 cows.
The State takes both, shoots one, milks the other, and then throws the milk away.

TRADITIONAL CAPITALISM
You have two cows.
You sell one and buy a bull.
Your herd multiplies, and the economy grows.
You sell them and retire on the income.

SURREALISM
You have two giraffes.
The government requires you to take harmonica lessons.

AN AMERICAN CORPORATION
You have two cows.
You sell one, and force the other to produce the milk of four cows.
Later, you hire a consultant to analyze why the cow has dropped dead.

A FRENCH CORPORATION
You have two cows.
You go on strike, organize a riot, and block the roads, because you want three cows.

A JAPANESE CORPORATION
You have two cows.
You redesign them so they are one-tenth the size of an ordinary cow and produce twenty times the milk.
You then create a clever cow cartoon image called 'Cowkimon' and market it worldwide.

A GERMAN CORPORATION
You have two cows.
You re-engineer them so they live for 100 years, eat once a month, and milk themselves.

AN ITALIAN CORPORATION
You have two cows, but you don't know where they are.
You decide to have lunch.

A RUSSIAN CORPORATION
You have two cows.
You count them and learn you have five cows.
You count them again and learn you have 42 cows.
You count them again and learn you have 2 cows.
You stop counting cows and open another bottle of vodka.

A SWISS CORPORATION
You have 5000 cows. None of them belong to you.
You charge the owners for storing them.

A CHINESE CORPORATION
You have two cows.
You have 300 people milking them.
You claim that you have full employment, and high bovine productivity.
You arrest the newsman who reported the real situation.

A BRITISH CORPORATION
You have two cows.
Both are mad.

AN IRAQI CORPORATION
Everyone thinks you have lots of cows.
You tell them that you have none.
No-one believes you, so they bomb the **** out of you and invade your country.
You still have no cows, but at least now you are part of a Democracy.

AN AUSTRALIAN CORPORATION
You have two cows.
The one on the left looks very attractive


lol :S  :)

#54129 What is the difference between HL, SL, Studies? Which to take?

Posted Irene on Aug 03, 2009 - 14:30

View PostTiara Angel, on Aug 03, 2009 - 13:37, said:

I just want to ask a question but I'm not sure where to ask. Is Maths HL mandatory for engineering? Does chemical engineering require a lot of Maths?
Whether or not it's mandatory depends on the particular university and program. Best to check out the univ's site for specific prerequisites and other requirements. -_-
And all engineering requires a math + chem + phys, and perhaps bio, if I'm not mistaken.

#54120 Swine flu

Posted Sandwich on Aug 03, 2009 - 13:23

View PostTiara Angel, on Aug 03, 2009 - 12:54, said:

There have been a couple of outbreaks of swine flu over here. As I read in the local news, two Indians who came here have been diagnosed with swine flu. I'm also being wary of the flu because I go out to the mall quite a lot and our school is full of expat teachers and students. I also travel a lot so that could largely influence my relationship with swine flu. I have the normal flu and I'm a bit scared. What's the difference between swine flu and regular flu?

Where it comes from and how likely you are to die from it xP Swine flu is actually less problematic than seasonal flu in terms of actual deaths/complications arising from it. It's just that swine flu is new, we know less about it and it's very contagious. The risks of problems are actually higher for "normal" flu.

#53699 IB Webcomic

Posted mreos on Jul 29, 2009 - 07:25

I have submitted a site review so hopefully the malware warning will disapear soon, might have to work on it with my server provider though.

Cheers for the comments Feist I agree, at times i feel the kids who chose SACE (the regular schooling path in south australia), were the smarter ones. I have been experimenting with various styles, began with the xkcd basic stick figure black and white style, might try branching into simple colour or something on the next couple that i make

For those who dont want to/are too busy with IB to check out the links I have attached a couple

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#54116 The 'Something I always wanted to know the answer to' thread

Posted sweetnsimple786 on Aug 03, 2009 - 13:13

Aw lol
The changes in pressure when you fly would cause babies and little children to cry. Your ears hurt because your body's trying to maintain homeostasis. Finally after your ears pop or whatever, you feel better. In the meantime, you grit your teeth while a baby... cries. Also, I'd guess infants' heads are more sensitive? But that's just a guess.

#54042 General IB Knowledge - Ask mini-questions about IB here

Posted biochem on Aug 02, 2009 - 12:55

View PostTiara Angel, on Aug 02, 2009 - 12:19, said:

I just wanted to ask something before starting IB - when do they register you for exams (i.e. upto what time of the year is it possible to drop a subject from HL to SL)?


At my school they ordered exams during second semester of junior year. We went through a schedule verification stage so that they ordered the right exams (where you could change your exam once and for all). However some schools might have their own policies about this, and order the exams as soon as the deadline comes up before talking to students, so be aware of that. the best thing to ask is that you are having doubts about the nature of your schedule, and want to know the final date for scheduling decisions which you may have.

#2518 Helpful links

Posted Dcool on Sep 17, 2007 - 13:49

Hey thanks 'Afterglow'
That was really helpful

i got a few sites myself that i wanted to share

http://www.s-cool.co...dex.asp?stage=A  -  This is a General site to help you out in
whatever you need, is for A-Levels but would definitley be helpful to any IB student

http://www.tutor2u.n...otes/index.html  -  This is for Economics, really good!

http://www.colchsfc....sstudies/IB.htm  -  We have past papers here and abit more than that!

Hope this all helps, it did for me!   :lol:

#2319 Helpful links

Posted Survival Robot on Sep 15, 2007 - 09:37

I think it's neater to just have one big revision links thread here instead of different threads in the invididual subject forums.

..::[ General ]::..
IBGuides - A website with useful links for all subjects - useful for exam revision
Vaughan IB Notes A huge collection of notes for IB across an area of subjects.
IB Revision Notes - A lot of notes for IB divided into subjects and topics
IB on Wikibook Revision notes, revision links etc.
ibscrewed.net Resources Helpful links for revision
S-Cool Revision - This is a General site to help you out in whatever you need, is for A-Levels but would definitley be helpful to any IB student.
HSHS Website Experimental Sciences Internal Assessment: A good guide on how to write them
Online Literature It 's a great resource, and has web versions of hundreds of different literary classics, all of Shakespeare's plays, Wilde's, Greek playwrights, etc. The best feature, is that there is a quote feature, where you can type one word, and it will bring up every quote containing it, from whatever piece you are studying. I use it a lot when I am writing about symbolism and motifs, because you can type in something like "blood", and you'll get 20 quotes about it from Macbeth.
Find Articles A place to search for news & reference articles. Good for EE research.
Scirus A search engine for scientific information only. Really good for EEs on the sciences and psychology.
IB Years A blog with links to IB resources. Search for tags: English Oral Commentary Resources, History research, CAS, EE, TOK info, external links etc.
Course Notes Mainly AP notes (a very American site :P ) for all subjects
IB Notes A wiki of notes for IB subjects. Chemistry and Physics have most complete notes here, and less complete notes for other subjects. Worth checking out.



..::[ Anthropology ]::..
Revision Notes: IB Anthropology IB Anthropology Notes.
IB Anthropology NotesAnthropology notes.
Social & Cultural Anthropology


..::[ Biology ]::..
IB Biology Reference Index Oxford Study Guide for IB Biology SL and HL free download.
IB Biology - Nease High School Biology notes following the syllabus.
Revision Notes: IB Chemistry IB Biology SL/HL Option Topics Notes.
Revision Notes: IB Biology IB Biology SL Notes.
The Open Door Website: IB Biology IB Biology Notes.
Gresham HS: IB BiologyBiology notes.
IB Biology NotesBiology notes, inlcuding option topics.
IB Biology SyllabusBiology notes, including Option D and H. Not complete.
Kimball's Biology PagesNot IB Biology, but an online biology textbook, organized by topics.
Guide to writing a lab report How to write a lab report.
Human Biology Guide A-level Biology notes, but still useful for studying IB Biology.
The Group 4 Project Science Group 4 project requirements.
Race Rocks IB Biology Syllabus.
Biology Syllabus New syllabus for May 2003 onwards (pdf file)
Biology IB Stuff Notes in .doc files.
Biology Guide - For A Level but has great notes on Human Biology
Human Anatomy Online- It's interactive with all the systems, functions and etc. Great webpage to surf when you need to learn/revise/study/memorise and etc or to actually just have fun :P It's not an IB site but it's brilliant as it contains the most important things.
DNA-interactive - this is an educational website that covers the basic of dna in a simple way. It's VERY interactive.
DNA From The Beginning - need help in genetics? Then visit this. It goes through molecular and classical genetics in a simple way and includes animations as well.
DNA-RNA-Protein  - this is actually from the nobel prize section but it's also very useful if you need help in genetics or just want to revise. Has both basic and advance information.
CellsAlive.com - pretty much cell biology. With a lot of animations/videos.
Becoming Human - If you do the evolution option, then this one is very useful.
Biosphere - an AP biology website but has a nice review section.
BiologyMad - A level biology with also useful notes.
Click4Biology Really helpful website with IB notes for all areas of the syllabus

..::[ Business Studies ]::..
Business Studies Resources Business & Management - Topic by Topic Notes.


..::[ Chemistry ]::..
IB Chemistry Syllabus and Notes New IB site with interactive notes and syllabus information.
IB Chem has been updated with the 2009 syllabus.
MYP Chemistry IB Middle Years Program Chemistry. Has some notes and details about assessment criteria.
Chemistry Glossary IB Chemistry Glossary.
IB Chemistry Options Syllabus IB Chemistry SL and HL Options Syllabus.
IB NotesChemistry notes for SL and HL, including option topics.
Chemistry notes by Paul Li and Silvia Riggioni Chemistry notes (.doc file).
Guide to writing a lab report How to write a lab report.
Periodic Table Interactive periodic table. Click symbol for name of element, mass number, atomic number etc.
The Group 4 Project Science Group 4 project requirements.
Chemistry Formula Booklet (pdf file)
Ms. Wiseman's IB Chemistry Chemistry SL notes.
IB Resources - Portfolios and Labs An IB Student's Physics labs and chemistry labs.
Savita Pall and Chemistry Chemistry notes and lab info.
Adam Skagen's Classroom Website Chemistry notes in powerpoint format. The powerpoints may not work with some browsers. They work on Internet Explorer.
Kstruct A great Chemistry review site in the form of a wiki.
MWiseman Teacher site, lots of great notes there, very detail-oriented
ChemGuide A good source of chemistry notes

..::[ Computer Science ]::..
BUPS/BIS IB Computer Course Notes for the SL and HL courses. The notes are under "Coursework".
IB ComputingNotes for the SL and HL courses.
St Julian's School Computer Science HomepageComputer Science notes, including programming (Pascal).
IB Computer Science at Escuela Campo Alegre New Computer Science syllabus and notes.
Computer Science Dossier Guide (pdf file)
Diana's Computer Science SL Dossier (zip file) Address Book program written in Pascal.
ABC: Computer Science Computer Science syllabus.


..::[ Design Technology ]::..
International School of Toulouse Design Technology Syllabus and projects.


..::[ Economics ]::..
Economics NotesHuge resource for Economics notes.
Essentials of Economics OnlineCase Studies. A guide to writing economics commentaries. Select a chapter, and scroll down the page.
Economics for IB StudentsOnline Economics Textbook. For SL and HL.
Biz/ed IB PageNotes for SL and HL Courses.
IB Economics NotesSome notes on Business structures, Development. Includes economics definitions.
Revision-Notes.comIB Economics definitions.
The Sixth Form College Economics notes.
IB Resources - Economics Very comprehensive Economics HL & SL syllabus notes. Also has an IB student's portfolio essays.
Tutor2U Economics Notes A very large set of notes for economics.
AS, A2 and IB Economics Revisions Notes - This is a new, comprehensive collection of free revision notes to support core topics on your AS, A2 or International Baccaleaurate Economics courses.
Colchester Essex Sixth Form College IB Economics Site - Notes, past papers, sample IA.


..::[ English ]::..
ASM IB English Grades 11 & 12 Great IB English site. With oral commentary tips, sample World Lit essays, scoring guides, poetry review terms etc.
Mr. Rohol's English IV IB Homepage reat site for IB English. Has grading system for IB commentaries, orals, essays, tips for writing commentaries etc.
Definitions of Literary Terms Definition of Literary terms.
Guide to writing your commentary
Guide to writing an Oral Commentary.
ABC English A1 and A2 notes and marking criteria.
Critical Reading: A Guide This is a guide to what you might look for in analyzing literature, particularly poetry and fiction.


..::[ Environmental Systems ]::..
Environmental Systems notes Powerpoint slides.
Newark Academy's IB Environmental Syllabus and course outline.
Race Rocks IB Environmental Systems Syllabus and notes.
IB Environmental Systems Syllabus and projects.
KES IB Science: Environmental Systems Environmental Systems Syllabus and notes.
ABC: Environmental Systems Environmental Systems syllabus and notes.


..::[ Extended Essay ]::..
Biology Extended Essays Biology Extended Essays.
The Use of Microlensing to Find Dark Matter in the form of MACHOs HL Physics Extended Essay by Henry Seeto.
History Extended Essay Assessment Criteria History EE Assessment Criteria.
Chemistry Extended Essay Guidelines Chemistry EE Guidelines.
Extended Essay titles Extended Essay titles from a range of subjects.
EE Subject Guidelines Extended Essay individual subject guidelines.
The Extended Essay Subject specific guidelines.
IB Resources - Essays An IB student's TOK essay and Computer Science Extended Essay.
Ashbury College - Extended Essays Exemplary samples of past student extended essays.
International School of Toulouse: Extended Essay Gallery of History Extended Essays completed by students.
Huskie International Baccalaureate Parent Organisation Extended Essay Information, sample EEs, Grader's Reports about Past Essays


..::[ Geography ]::..
IB Geography Syllabus IB Geography Syllabus (Word Document).
Revision Notes: IB Geography IB Geography Notes. Not complete.
IB Geography NotesGeography notes. Not complete.
Geography: IB Higher NotesGeography notes.
Geography Notes Practically a Geography book in PowerPoint form. Really good notes. The only problem is it doesn't tell you in the table of contents the title of each chapters so you don't really know what each chapter talk about until after you download it.


..::[ History ]::..
Revision Notes: IB History IB History Notes.
IB History History notes.
IB History NotesHistory notes.
The American School of Milan History course outline and notes.
History Notes at casahistoria.net
International School of Toulouse: IB History Gallery of History Internal assessments completed by students.
Archive History Interactive website of history notes and past papers
The University of Melbourne - Researching History  Researching history guides and source


..::[ ITGS ]::..
FDR American School in Lima ITGS Syllabus notes, glossary, and definition of Command Terms.
Bali International School ITGS course outline and assessment criteria. Has some notes of social ethical issues.
Carey Baptist Grammar School ITGS Syllabs outline and assessment information.
Launceston College ITGS portfolio and project assessment information, case studies, and some basic concepts. Has some past questions.
ITGS at St Peter's College Examples of ITGS projects and marking guide.
ABC: ITGS IGTS syllabus and assessment info.


..::[ Mathematics ]::..
IB Maths by Adrian Sparrow Notes and sample questions on Math Studies, Math SL, and Math HL. Please note that the sample papers on sale on his site are not the IB exam papers. They are written by the owner of the website.
Maths Studies Syllabus Core Maths Studies Syllabus.
IB Maths Methods SL Syllabus IB Maths Methods SL Syllabus (pdf file).
IB Maths HL Syllabus IB Maths HL Syllabus, with links to sites with explanations.
IB NotesNotes for option topics: Analysis and Approximations, Vector Geometry, Proving Derivities from First Principles.
Abstract Algebra OnlineAbstract Algebra notes (Option topic).
Calc101.comLearn Calculus online.
Solving IntegralsSolves your integrals for you.
Solving DerivativesSolves your derivatives for you. Even shows you the steps.
IB Math resources IB Math resources.
Diana's Math HL Portfolio (zip file)
IB Math Studies Notes
IB Math SL Notes
Mathcentre - Great site with notes on each topic + tests and exercises
HL Math Notes
Interactive tests - This doesn't have to do with IB but its a website with interactive tests to test yourself. Some are supereasy though.
Project A Level - Has to do with A level but work well for the IB!
Algebra Lecture Notes from some university, but still cover a lot of the IB Maths algebra syllabus.
Registart Math PowerPoint presentations on the IB Math syllabus


..::[ Music ]::..
IB Music notes Please note these were last updated in 2000, so some of the syllabus may have changed.


..::[ Philosophy ]::..
Philosophy Notes Philosophy notes.


..::[ Physics ]::..
ISM High School Physics Physics notes and syllabus.
The IB Physics Compendium 2002Physics notes for HL course, including option topics. Also has part on TOK/Science.
IB NotesPhysics notes for SL and HL, including option topics.
The Physics HomepagePhysics notes, including some notes on practical work.
The Refrigerator Various Physics projects.
The Project Corner Ideas for physics projects. Including overview, directions, variables, tables etc.
Guide to writing a lab report How to write a lab report.
Physics data booklet IB Physics data booklet in html format.
Diana's Physics HL Lab Reports (zip file)
IB Resources - Portfolios and Labs An IB Student's Physics labs and chemistry labs.
Greengates School Physics Department IB Homepage Physics notes and syllabus details.
The Physics Supermarket Physics Revision notes and study guides. Some notes are free. Others needs to be purchased.
Physics SL and HL notes in Powerpoint format The powerpoints may not work with some browsers. Works on IE.


..::[ Psychology ]::..
IB Psychology A blog for IB Psychology students written by a teacher and a student.
Revision Notes: IB Psychology IB Psychology Notes.
IB Psychology NotesPsychology notes.
John Crane IB Psychology. Everything you need to get a 7 in psychology. Check out the section How to Review for your IB Examinations for some good tips.
TAS IB Psychology IB Psychology website with information about internal assessments. Includes guide to writing Psychology Internal Assessments (pdf file).
IB Psychology Notes
Miss B (IB HL) It's a blog (from a teacher I think) which has posts around most perspectives with notes, links, and etc. Very good too look at.
Yuki IB Psychology Also a blog with discussion, notes and etc.
Allpsych.com - this website I recommend a lot! It has a lot of information and notes on various of perspectives for example biological, learning, psychodynamic, cognitive, social, humanistic and etc. Great if you need some quick revision.
Personalityresearch.org- great website with different approaches and theories on personality
The PisCafe - this is a psychology resource site with lots of information. The sections 'key theorists and theories' and 'history of psychology' is in particularly useful. You can find almost everything there.
Childstudy.net - if you're taking the psychodynamic option, then this is a good site for the different theories of child development. Contains Mahler, Freud and Eriksson.
Holah.co.uk - This is for AS Psychology but works perfectly well for IB psychology. Contains a lot of information about the core studies in different perspectives, themes (determinism/free will etc) as well as practical experimental information.
Alleydog Good glossary of terms on psychology
Psych Web by Russ Dewey A good psychology resource
Psychology - An Introduction An online psychology book
Psych Key studies Here you will find summaries of the key studies you need to know for cognitive psychology (memory), social psychology (conformity) and it now includes developmental psychology (attachment), physiological psychology (stress) and individual differences (abnormality).


..::[ Spanish ]::..
Spanish Grammar - Broken down into topics and lessons for Spanish grammar


..::[ Theatre Arts ]::..
Theatre Arts at Pearson College Syllabus and Assessment Outline for Theatre Arts.


..::[ TOK ]::..
ToK Essays ToK Assessed Exemplars from the IBO.
TOK summary Aims, Objectives, Linking Questions.
Media Criticism TOK presentation topic: Media Ethics and bias.
TOK Prescribed Titles Essay titles for the November 2002 and May 2003 TOK essays.
TOK Prescribed Titles for November 2006 and May 2007 (pdf file)
TOK Prescribed Titles for November 2005 and May 2006 (pdf file) TOK Prescribed Titles
TOK Guide TOK notes and prescribed titles from 1994 - 2005.
Theory of KnowledgeTOK notes.
KA ThoK-NotesTOK notes.
Theory of KnowledgeTOK notes.
Notes TOK notes. More notes More TOK notes. Some more notes Some more TOK notes
Philosophy Games Some TOK related games. Check out Battleground God.
TOK Teacher's Links PageExtra reading.
Science and TOK Notes on Science and TOK.
IB TOK at the International School of Toulouse IB TOK notes.
How to write a good TOK essay Guide to writing a good TOK essay, includes TOK prescribed titles for 2004.
Diana's TOK Essay (doc file)
Diana's TOK Presentation (zip file) Presentation on Media Ethics.
TOK Essays at coursework.info
IB Resources - Essays An IB student's TOK essay and Computer Science Extended Essay.
TOK at Atlantic College - Some useful advice on tackling the TOK course (or ThoK as they call it)


..::[ Visual Arts ]::..
Visual Arts Student Guide Course Outline and Assessment Details.
IBO Virtual Gallery Selected work by IB students in art/design courses.
ABC: Art Department Art syllabus and gallery of student work.

Post by: Graeme

#53105 What would you do if you were in control of IB Survival.com

Posted sweetnsimple786 on Jul 23, 2009 - 21:18

Could we have a mini dictionary?
For example, I didn't know practicals were the same thing as labs/experiments until last week-ish. I wasn't exposed to much of the IB terminology because my teachers just didn't use it. I still don't know what Group 1, 2, 3, and 4 works are for Language A1--stuff like that. A quick reference guide thing. I wouldn't mind making a compilation and pdf'ing it, but I'm not a know-it-all. I'd need plenty of help.

#53560 Ethnicity?

Posted The Economist on Jul 27, 2009 - 21:01

My great great great grandparents were Greek.
My great great grandparents were Greek.
My great grandparents were Greek.
My grandparents were/are Greek.
My parents are Greek.
I think that makes me Greek :P

#48331 Future IB students

Posted Mahuta ♥ on May 29, 2009 - 11:10

Quote

i'm just really excited about taking IB, i've been surfing this site all day  

I like your enthusiasm, but as Aboo said, IB is alot of work and you MUST enjoy your holiday, because next summer holiday you will be working the whole time to finish EE and CAS. :P

IGCSEs are important for you to decide wether or not yuo're able to do IB. I have done my IGCSEs and have 'flunked' two subjects which I didnt take in IB (Business: 'D' and french 1st language: 'E'), yet i still did IB and expecting good results (except for math :) ).

I would say it depends on the grades you're getting for every subject. You are planning on taking Biology HL, I assume that you have taken it in IGCSE as extended. Honestly, if you dont get at least an 'A' in it, I might consider taking SL, because being very good at IGCSE BIO EXTENDED is a very good way of succeeding in IB BIO HL, at least in my case.

Same goes for math, although, IGCSE math is almost nothing compared to IB math in all its levels ; its much harder and more demanding.

One thing I would say I regret not doing, is doing a bit of math in the summer before IB :) . So if you are really keen to do something this summer, strengthen your mathematic abilities, it will help you throughout trust me.

Goodluck anyways :P .

#52361 I'm literally ****ed

Posted sweetnsimple786 on Jul 16, 2009 - 15:11

The way I see it, you have two paths you can take.

IB hasn't been a priority for you so far, so let it stay the same. Good chance you won't get the diploma. If that's not a problem, then that seems like the way to save effort.

Or, if you want your diploma, and you're trying to straighten your act, then your motivation truly needs to come from you. Make your own schedule--you're more likely to stick to it. What I'd suggest is going to the local library or doing so internet searches for your EE topic. If you have the topic, go to your local library to get your sources. Once you get a feel for the info, make an outline for your essay. Contact your supervisor immediately and tell him or her that you've screwed up, and you realize it, but you're serious now. Keep him or her updated and show him/her the outline. It's quite important for the supervisor to see your first draft. Not only for you but for IB too. They can't tell if you've plagiarized or not if they don't know that you started from scratch.

Also, there's no magic solution for CAS. It's easier if you're doing things you like, but either way, it needs to get done. Click here to see what 100+ people have done.

You said doing homework feels wrong. Why? Do you think that you don't need to do it? That it's busy work? It's usually not, and it will help you. If you decide not to do any homework or assignments, see the first path again.

One more thing. On some level, most of us take education for granted. Even if we pay tremendously for it. There are countless adolescents who are illiterate. They don't have access to any of the opportunities you have. If you don't want to do IB, don't. No one's holding a gun to your head. However, you've got it set, compared to many others. Even as you zone out through your classes, you have access to something priceless. It's your choice what you do with your opportunities. It's never too late.

#147 Introduction to TOK - Bits of TOK wisdom & advice

Posted ~Lc~ on Jul 19, 2007 - 21:28

To every confused soul out there who is yet to start their first year in IB and fear the nice philosophical subject of TOK. This here thread is me explaining to you what exactly this subject is:).

What is TOK?

The Theory of knowledge is a branch in Philosophy which, when learned, enables one to think about and evaluate the knowledge that we gain rather than just accept it as "truth".

In English: we learn how to not be suckers and believe everything we're told :lol: .

Why go through the pain and agony of learning it?

Well basically, because the IBO says so :lol:

But really, after my IB experience I've realized the point of the IBO actually including TOK as a requirements for Diploma.

When I started writing my World literature assignment and my Historical investigation for English A1 and Islamic History, I found myself making TOKish claims in these essays. In fact, a whole criteria for the Hisrotical investigation (Criterion D: evaluation of the Study) was basically TOK mambo jumbo. So my theory is that the IBO are smart enough (or this could be coincidence) to teach us TOK so as we could produce decent essays when starting to work on our IAs :blink: .

Though this might be me over-analyzing things due to making a huge part of my life TOK! My point being! it's not useless! so pay attention in TOK class!

What do I have to do after I learn it?

Your TOK grade will be out of 60. 20 marks of this grade will depend on a presentation you will have to do (either in a group or individually- mind each person would have to finish 10 minutes of speaking) on a title which you will discuss in a TOKish manner. The rest of the 40 marks will be awarded to you depending on an essay you will write on what is called a "prescribed title". These titles are given to you by the IBO (try googling for it -for example if I wanted to find the file with the prescribed titles for my year I'd google "May 2007 TOK prescribed title).

There is a criteria for grading your TOK essays and presentations. To write a good essay and make a good presentation, I suggest you read the marking criteria first, then start off. I will have the criteria on here as soon- I'm on holiday, you all cause chaos to my relaxation plan right now :dash: .

So there it is. The whole package...

Now the point of me being here (after I've finished with my TOK course and IB altogether) is my helping you people get through it as well, and hopefully with much better grades :angry: .

Stop the BS and help us out already... is probably what you're thinking as you read through this post :yes:  so here's the deal chicks and dudes (yes I have finished IB, and yes I still say chicks and dudes B)): priary step to helping you out is providing you with essay outlines for your year's title. I'm taking the liberty of making may 07 and may 07 title outline myself which you can find here (if all you can see is essay titles in those articles then I probably haven't gotten the time to post the essay outlines on there yet :lol:  -it's a work in progress).

If you are a candidate for a different session and want advice on some essays, then post a thread in this forum and me and other members (who we'll have soon :read: ) would love to give you some pointers :D .

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