possible to count the number of cells or particles in a specific volume of fluid‚ and thereby calculate the concentration of cells in the fluid overall. The haemocytometer consists of a heavy glass slide with two counting chambers‚ which is 0.1mm deep‚ each of which is divided into nine large 1mm squares‚ on an etched and silvered surface separated by a trough. A cover slip sits on top of the raised supports of the ‘H’ shaped troughs enclosing both chambers. There is a ‘V’ notch at either end where
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known as Aryabhatta I or Aryabhata (476-550?)‚ is a famous Indian mathematician and astronomer‚ born in a place called Taregana‚ in Bihar (though some people do not agree with the evidence). Taregana which literally means songs of stars in Bihari‚ is a small place situated nearly 30 km from Patna‚ which was then known as Kusumpura later Pataliputra‚ the capital of the Gupta Empire. This is the very empire that has been dubbed as the “golden period in Indian history”. The best introduction to the genius
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TOK Essay Guideline A. Understanding the Knowledge Issue (/10) Must prove that you have understood the question. To do so‚ ask yourself the following questions: a. Is it possible to form a belief in response to the question you have chosen? b. How can you elevate your belief about the question into knowledge? c. Did you effectively link and compare the different areas of knowledge and/or ways of knowing? d. Did you demonstrate a sophisticated understanding of the knowledge issue
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not alter it in any way. Your essay must be between 1200 and 1600 words in length. 1. Knowledge is generated through the interaction of critical and creative thinking. Evaluate this statement in two areas of knowledge. Compare and contrast knowledge which can be expressed in words/symbols with knowledge that cannot be expressed in this way. Consider CAS and one or more areas of knowledge. Using history and at least one other area of knowledge‚ examine the claim that it is possible to attain knowledge
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knowing. Although human DNA is 99.9% the same‚ every person is unique in his own way. Our identity‚ which consists of our values and beliefs‚ can sometimes alter our take on the reality that surrounds us‚ for it is the lens through which we evaluate the world. Given that the word “see” in the prompt stands for sense perception and “understand” stands for interpretation and meaning‚ our identity‚ which consists of our biological personality‚ social class‚ upbringing‚ and life experiences‚ shapes much
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TOK Essay – Final draft By: Sakshi Khanna 13B Word count: 1413 “That which can be asserted without evidence can be dismissed without evidence.” – Christopher Hitchens. Do you agree? “Seeing is believing.” Evidence can clarify doubts in certain areas of knowledge and can bring about conclusions. These assertions and dismissals can be driven by emotion and bias‚ while some individuals prefer to choose reason and logic over emotion in coming to asserting something‚ that is‚ they tend to assert
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oddity of the situation and the details. This supports the idea of looking at mathematics from an abstract point of view without regarding details. The Mathematical Paradigm: * ‘ the science of rigorous proof’ * Euclid (300 B.C.) was the “first person to organize geometry into a rigorous body of knowledge” and his theories have had a major influence on civilization. * He developed a formal system that consisted of three parts: * Axioms * Deductive reasoning
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personal experience which is always present in us‚ we cannot think without taking into account our experiences or feelings. Intuition is a particular kind of feeling (emotion) that is often given as a source of knowledge. Intuitions are of course very different from emotions‚ but often they are seen of being more a matter of feeling than of thinking‚ which makes sense the following discussion and understanding of the subject. Intuition is generally seen as the perfect moment in which you find the
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Theories of First and Second Language Acquisition There are various theories that have been put forward to describe first and second language acquisition. This paper outlines similarities and difference between first and second language acquisition. Additionally key theoretical points on second language acquisition have been identified. Finally‚ an explanation of how I intend to use my understanding of language acquisition theory to inform my teaching practice will also be included. Similarities
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Take a real life situation Extract a knowledge issue from the real life situation Analyze the knowledge issue (not the real life situation) From your own perspective From other perspectives Using ideas and concepts from T.O.K While analyzing other KI’s will be identified and analyzed The product of this reflection will then be applied back to the real life situation The application should also extend beyond the original real life situation to other areas Why do different people have different
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