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This document outlines the mandatory planning and progress form for candidates writing their Theory of Knowledge (TOK) essay, detailing the required interactions with their teacher. It includes a prescribed title for discussion, a record of candidate comments during three interactions, and teacher feedback on the candidate's research and understanding of the TOK essay. The form must be submitted to the International Baccalaureate but will not be marked.

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OA TOK PPF

This document outlines the mandatory planning and progress form for candidates writing their Theory of Knowledge (TOK) essay, detailing the required interactions with their teacher. It includes a prescribed title for discussion, a record of candidate comments during three interactions, and teacher feedback on the candidate's research and understanding of the TOK essay. The form must be submitted to the International Baccalaureate but will not be marked.

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Candidate personal code: lbf619 Session: May 2024

Theory of knowledge - Planning and progress form


Completion of this form The completion of this form by each candidate and their teacher for theory of knowledge is a
mandatory requirement. This will strengthen the process of writing the essay and support the authenticity of a candidate's
work. Each completed form must be submitted to the IB, but will not be marked.

Candidate This form must be completed during the planning and progress of your essay. It is a record of three interactions
with your teacher. The first interaction should focus on discussing the prescribed titles and choosing the title for your essay. In
your second interaction you should discuss initial explorations into your chosen title, and you may present to your teacher an
exploration of those ideas in some written form. This will allow you to create a plan for the structure of your essay. For your
final interaction you are encouraged to present to your teacher a full draft of your essay. The teacher is permitted to
provide oral or written comments on your draft, but will not mark or edit your draft.

Teacher You must have at least three interactions with each candidate; one early on in the process to discuss the prescribed
titles, an interim session to discuss progress and a final session at which the candidate should present a full draft. Other
interactions are permitted, but only these three should be recorded on this form.

Prescribed title:
Is subjectivity overly celebrated in the arts but unfairly condemned in history? Discuss with reference to arts and history.

Planning and Candidate's comments


Date
progress You are advised to include your comments soon after each interaction
At first, I was apprehensive about starting to write my TOK essay because I did not know 6/10/2023
how to approach the prescribed titles. The prompts required in depth analysis and insight.
My apprehension went away after, in class, we discussed the prompts in great detail. We
First interaction: formed 6 groups, each with a different prompt to analyze. After the analysis, all groups
shared their insight with the rest of the class. This group work proved fruitful as I was able to
pick a prescribed title that resonated with me and my interests after having listened to my
classmates. Due to this activity I chose the AOKs art and history, both of which I deal with in
my life on a daily basis.

After creating an outline for the basis of my essay, I started to structure it. I further analyzed 8/11/2023
the prescribed title by coming up with counter and supporting examples for the points I
made. As I am familiar with both arts and history, it was not difficult for me to find said
Second interaction: arguments. Such examples include Guernica by Pablo Picasso, Anne Curry's approach to
the demographical data of the Battle of Agincourt and Japanese war crime denialism. With
these examples I was able to compare and contrast the nature of art and history with
regards to subjectivity and objectivity. Furthermore, these examples also facilitated the
structuring of the essay.

After having written the first draft of my essay, I reviewed my points regarding subjectivity in 7/12/2023
art and refined my examples by adding Convergence by Jackson Pollock as an example for
said topic. With this latest addition to my essay I was able to fully take a side on the matter
Third interaction: of subjectivity and objectivity in art and history, which constituted the backbone of the
conclusion paragraph of my essay. Convergence enabled me to point out the difference in
the many interpretations of the same art piece: Though an art piece may have been
assigned a meaning by its creator, it is not imperative that all those who observe the piece
will infer the said meaning. With this new insight, I was able to completely understand the PT.

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Teacher's comments:
The candidate worked very carefully. He did research and found the most relevant and appropriate examples which could fit
to prove his claims. His research was in depth and considered a lot of issues related to the fundamentals of TOK. He
understood the core of the TOK lesson and the purpose of TOK essay and acted in accordance with the expectations
perfectly well. I ensure the essay is his original work.

Completed declarations:
I confirm that my comments above are accurate

Candidate's name: Ozgur Arslan

Candidate session number: 0037 Date: 13.03.2024

Teacher's name: Hacer Ince Date: 13.03.2024

School name: TED Ankara College Foundation Private High School School number: 001129

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