The BQ framework is a complete classroom-ready course of TOK lessons, structured around 5 ‘Big Questions’ that invite learners to reflect on the way knowledge is produced and used, across different themes and areas of knowledge.
It not only provides an impactful way of delivering TOK, it also strengthens university applications, and thoroughly prepares students for their undergraduate courses.
The Big Question framework 2026-27
Find our classroom-ready BQ lessons below. Each BQ is presented on a padlet, with support material to help you deliver each one, such as the Unit outlines, Crafting your course docs, and Assessment trackers. We recommend you augment the course with our mini-lessons, to keep TOK completely relevant to the real-world, and integrated meaningfully with the rest of the Diploma Programme.
The Big Questions invite students to explore the following: BQ1 What is knowledge, and why does it require scrutiny? BQ2 How does our knowledge influence the way we construct our values? BQ3 How is our understanding impacted by the way knowledge is communicated? BQ4 How do our perspectives shape the way we view the world? BQ5 How does new knowledge emerge and develop over time?
Download the sample BQ lessons
The BQ framework is a complete TOK course offering a genuinely life-changing cognitive experience via the exploration of 5 ‘Big Questions’ that will engage, challenge, and inspire both learners and educators. It comprises 75 classroom-ready lesson presentations in total.
The framework is being completely updated for 2026-27, with new learning experiences, more links to the assessments, and extensive suggestions for AI activities. Download some sample BQ lessons via the padlet below. Access the rest by joining us here.
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