Coordinators can use ManageBac+ to track TOK progress in real-time across the entire year group, streamline assessment workflows, and reduce administrative workload. This guide walks through enabling TOK Exhibition and TOK Essay Templates, configuring worksheets, and managing student workspaces.

It also covers how TOK Exhibition and Essay tools integrate into Year Groups and classes, ensuring consistent implementation across the IB Diploma Programme.

Overview

The Theory of Knowledge module in ManageBac+ helps schools centralise TOK Exhibition and Essay workflows within the IB Diploma Programme structure.

It enables coordinators and teachers to track student progress, manage deadlines, and support assessment preparation in one unified workspace.

What's New

• Pre-built TOK Exhibition and Essay worksheet templates
• Year Group-level TOK enablement controls
• Class-based TOK subject configuration
• Integrated TOK Workspace for student tracking
• Centralised guides and handbook editing

Step-by-Step Navigation

Adding TOK Exhibition & Essay Worksheets

Navigation: Settings > IB Diploma > Project-based Learning

1. Go to Project-based Learning in IB Diploma settings
2. Select Pre-built Templates
3. Add TOK Exhibition or TOK Essay worksheet templates
4. Open a worksheet to customise Overview, Framework, Rubric, Forms, and Terminology

Enabling TOK Worksheets via Year Groups

Navigation: Year Groups > Edit Year Group Settings

1. Open the relevant Year Group
2. Select Edit Year Group Settings
3. Under Templates, enable TOK Exhibition and TOK Essay
4. Save changes to activate worksheets

Enabling TOK as a Subject & Class

Navigation: Settings > IB Diploma > Subjects / Classes

1. Enable Theory of Knowledge under IB Diploma Subjects
2. Create a new class under Classes > Add Class
3. Select IB Diploma programme and Theory of Knowledge subject
4. Assign academic terms and add students to the class

Navigating the TOK Workspace

Navigation: Year Group > TOK Essay / Exhibition. Select a student from the TOK Year Group roster

1. Progress – View and update the student’s overall progress via the dropdown
2. Prescribed Title / IA Prompt – Check the current TOK Essay title or Exhibition prompt
3. Title & Prompt Selection – Switch to a different title or prompt (updated annually)
4. Deadlines & To-dos – View all TOK deadlines; create new ones from the TOK roster using Add Deadline, then assign To-dos
5. Documents – Upload and access TOK-related files, including submissions from deadlines
6. Notes & Interviews – Add notes, log meetings, and communicate with students

Tips & Best Practices

• Do not delete pre-built TOK worksheet components unless necessary
• Encourage students to use the Workspace for ongoing reflection

Warnings & Important Notes

Related Articles

Managing Theory of Knowledge (TOK) Worksheets
Creating & Joining Classes
Creating Year Group & IB Deadlines

In Summary

• Manage TOK workflows through structured IB Diploma settings
• Use pre-built worksheets for faster setup and consistency
• Track student progress through the TOK Workspace

Manage TOK efficiently in ManageBac+ using integrated tools for setup, tracking, and assessment.