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TOK essay assessment instrument (Theory of knowledge guide, first assessment 2022)

Grades 9-1210 points total1 criteriaIB rubrics

The TOK essay assessment instrument (Theory of knowledge guide, first assessment 2022) scored out of 10 points across 1 criterion, for tok essay writing at grades 9-12. Published by International Baccalaureate Organization.

How it is scored

  • TOK essay assessment instrument10 pts · 6 levels

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What each criterion measures

This rubric is published by International Baccalaureate Organization and its level descriptors are their copyright, so we summarise the structure here rather than reprinting it. The criteria and their weightings are above; the full wording is in the official document linked below.

  • TOK essay assessment instrument is worth 10 of the 10 points, scored across 6 levels.

Source

International Baccalaureate Organization. Official document. Rubrics are revised periodically, so check the source before using this for a graded assessment.

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