IB Theory of Knowledge: Essay Exemplar - Grade A

In 2020, I received 45 points in IB, including a A in TOK. This essay allowed me to achieve that grade. As TOK has a unique and highly technical form, understanding this essay's style, structure and presentation will help boost your TOK mark considerably. The essay dealt with the Knowledge Question: ''Statistics conceal as much as they reveal.' Discuss this claim with reference to two areas of knowledge.' It systematically examines the claim and counter-claim behind this question through the lens of two specific Areas of Knowledge: mathematics and the human sciences. Its structure is clearly presented and provides a strong example of high-scoring TOK Essay format. This essay is to be used as an exemplar ONLY, to show an example of what a high-scoring TOK Essay looks like. Academic honesty is extremely important in the IB, and any plagiarism will risk your whole qualification.