THE SIX BIG

QUESTIONS

THE 6 BQs
 Big Question 1
BQ1 asks,
“What is TOK, and why do we study
it?”
It looks at both the fundamentals of
the course, and of knowledge itself.
You are expected to consider most
aspects of the course, paying
particular attention to the
Core theme, KNOWLEDGE AND THE KNOWER.
 BQ2
asks,

“How does our knowledge about the

world inform the way we construct our
Big values?” It considers the relationship
Question between the different AOKs and optional
2 themes, and ethics. It looks at the arts,
the natural sciences, and indigenous
societies
BQ3 asks,
“How is our understanding
of the world influenced by
the way knowledge is
communicated?”
Our primary focus is on
human sciences; You should
also look at how both
technology and language
can shift our understanding HOW?
HOW?
HOW ? HOW
? HOW ?
 BQ4 asks,
“How do our perspectives and
biases shape our knowledge
about the world?”
It looks at how we often seek
to confirm our pre-existing
ideas. History is the main
focus, but we also think about
the effect of religious and
political perspectives.
 BQ5 asks,
“How is new knowledge about the world
created?”
It assesses how and why knowledge about the world
changes over time. You are expected to consider if
language is being ‘dumbed down’, how science is
provisional, and changes in the arts.
BQ6 asks,

“How do we become discerning

knowers?”
It looks at what it takes to
become a sophisticated knower
about the world.
You are expected to revisit
various lessons from earlier in the
course, and develop a deeper
understanding of their key
concepts.
 ANY
QUESTIONS?