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= Class Information = **TOK Grade 11** **__Class Information__** Teacher/coordinator Hannah Roberts hroberts@riverstoneschool.org home phone 336 7399, cell phone 861 7763 TOK class scheduling will be a little irregular due to extended sessions for trips out, movies and guest speakers. IT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO CHECK THE NOTICE BOARD EVERY MONDAY FOR THAT WEEK’S TOK SCHEDULE. The regular pattern will be: Week 1 Tues. 7th period: Group A1 Wed. 7th period: Group A2 Thurs. 7th period: Group A Fri. 7th period: Group B Week 2 Tues. 7th period: Group B1 Wed. 7th period: Group B2 Thurs. 7th period: Group A Fri. 7th period: Group B
 * Schedule**

We will be using a wiki as much as possible for communication and assignments [] Every student is required to keep a TOK journal, and your wiki page will become your journal. However, any student who prefers to work on paper may request handouts and assignments in paper form and use a folder or binder to build a journal. All students should have a TOK folder or binder in which to store whatever materials/resources end up on paper. Assignments will be posted on Hannah’s page under the link Assignments (or, for those who request it, handed out on paper during class). There will usually be one assignment every two weeks. Assignments will usually be due on the Monday after they are given. Sometimes they will be in preparation for the next class. The due date will be included on the assignment. TOK assessment for the IB diploma comprises two components: Part 1 External assessment (40 points) Essay on a prescribed title (1,200–1,600 words) One essay on a title chosen from a list of ten titles prescribed by the IBO for each examination session. Part 2 Internal assessment (20 points) The presentation (approximately 10 minutes per student) Students must make one or more individual and/or small group presentations to the class during the course. The maximum group size is five. The TOK presentation requires students to identify and explore the knowledge issues raised by a substantive real-life situation that is of interest to them.
 * Materials for class**
 * Assignments**
 * Assessment**
 * IB Diploma Assessments** (these will be covered in detail during the course and much information is already posted on the wiki)

Class assessment has two components: participation and assignments. Each will be marked on a 7 point scale using the following criteria:
 * Class Assessment**

Turn up on time 1 Treat others with respect 2 Pay attention 2 Contribute when asked 1 Contribute without being asked 1
 * Participation**

(Cell phone use, sleeping, working on something other than TOK during class time, or leaving the classroom except for a genuine emergency will be considered both disrespectful and inattentive.)

On time 1 Complete 1 Effort 5 relevance (you answered the question) 1 coherence (it made some kind of sense) 1 authenticity (you thought about it yourself) 1 insight (you showed understanding) 1 research (you found information/opinions/quotes etc.) 1
 * Assignments**

Your effort score will be divided by the number of questions assigned; incomplete homework will result in a reduced effort score as well as the automatic deduction of a point. **However, effort points will be awarded generously; any genuine effort will be noticed.**


 * All students should find it well within their capabilities to score at least 5 for every class and every assignment.**

Students who score below 5 on three or more occasions or assignments during the semester will be in danger of failing the course. Students in this position will be given the opportunity to complete extra-credit assignments. Failing TOK is not an option for diploma candidates.