<\/p>\nYou are so close. The objects are chosen, your drafts exist, and that final upload window is looming. The TOK exhibition is a unique assessment: it asks you to show how theory of knowledge appears in the real world, using three carefully chosen objects and focused commentaries. This checklist gathers the tiny, practical steps that make a big difference at the finish line \u2014 the things examiners, teachers and successful students repeatedly mention when work arrives polished and ready to mark.<\/p>\n
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The exhibition is one of two final TOK assessments and sits alongside the TOK essay as a central part of the DP core. It asks you to make connections between a chosen official prompt and three objects from the world around you; the way you select, explain and justify those connections is what the assessors are looking for. Paying attention to the official rules and to the small presentation details can change a good exhibition into a confident, high-quality submission.<\/p>\n
| Task<\/th>\n | What to check<\/th>\n | Why it matters<\/th>\n | Estimated time<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n |
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| Prompt selection<\/td>\n | Exact prompt wording chosen and recorded with prompt number<\/td>\n | Match ensures your commentary is assessed against the intended question<\/td>\n | 10\u201320 minutes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
| Three objects<\/td>\n | Distinct, contextualised items that each link differently to the prompt<\/td>\n | Variety and specificity strengthen analytical reach<\/td>\n | 30\u201390 minutes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
| Commentary word count<\/td>\n | Total written commentaries at or below 950 words; aim ~300 words each<\/td>\n | Staying within the limit prevents marks being lost after the cutoff<\/td>\n | 30\u201360 minutes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
| Justification and evidence<\/td>\n | Each object must be justified with clear evidence or contextual detail<\/td>\n | Examiners look for explanation, not just description<\/td>\n | 30\u201360 minutes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
| Images and labels<\/td>\n | High-quality images, readable labels, consistent filenames<\/td>\n | Poor images or messy filenames slow moderators and can cause confusion<\/td>\n | 20\u201340 minutes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
| References and authenticity<\/td>\n | Sources cited where used; teacher support documented; student work authentic<\/td>\n | Maintains academic integrity and shows appropriate support<\/td>\n | 15\u201330 minutes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
| Upload check<\/td>\n | Files named as instructed, correct format, chosen prompt recorded on upload portal<\/td>\n | School errors at upload are common; a final review prevents avoidable exceptions<\/td>\n | 10\u201320 minutes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table><\/div>\nStep-by-step: polishing each commentary<\/h3>\nOnce you have the three objects, use the following micro-tasks for each commentary. Treat each commentary like a tiny, focused argument that connects concrete detail to the prompt rather than a long narrative about how you found the object.<\/p>\n
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