IB Computer Science HL

Computer science requires an understanding of the fundamental concepts of computational thinking as well as knowledge of how computers and other digital devices operate.

The Diploma Program computer science course is engaging, accessible, inspiring and rigorous. Click the expand link to see more →

IB Computer Science has the following characteristics:

• draws on a wide spectrum of knowledge
• enables and empowers innovation, exploration and the acquisition of further knowledge
• interacts with and influences cultures, society and how individuals and societies behave
• raises ethical issues
• is underpinned by computational thinking. Computational thinking involves the ability to:
• think procedurally, logically, concurrently, abstractly, recursively and think ahead
• utilize an experimental and inquiry-based approach to problem-solving
• develop algorithms and express them clearly
• appreciate how theoretical and practical limitations affect the extent to which problems can be solved computationally.

During the course the student will develop computational solutions. This will involve the ability to:

• identify a problem or unanswered question
• design, prototype and test a proposed solution
• liaise with clients to evaluate the success of the proposed solution and make recommendations for future developments.

news News for August 2016 Welcome. This is the course page for year-long course, IB computer science HL (higher level). Please watch this space for big ideas, important announcements, and changes.
Our class meetings Date of lesson Big idea Our class notes Knowledge and skills we are building August 23 2016 Welcome Click here for notes and homework Welcome to Computer Science! Click for calendars Help! My code isn't working!
Helpful resources Getting started will help you with most of your resource needs. Our textbook should also prove helpful. Official PHP documentation Official Python 2 documentation Official Python 3 documentation Official HTML documentation (scroll down a bit) Oracle SQL documentation SQL quick reference Sort-of-official CSS documentation	About this course Classroom Rules Our Classroom Rules Standards IB Computer Science SL standards Grading, Assessment and Rubrics Assessment for IB Computer Science SL What does it mean when you are asked to "describe", "analyse", or "compare"? Classroom participation rubric Approaches to Learning rubric Informative writing rubric Extra credit Academic Honesty Academic Integrity
Credits Icons used with tremendous gratitude by Freepik from flaticon IB Diploma Program Computer science guide (first examinations 2014). Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom: International Baccalaureate Organization. January 2012.

Provide an answer from a number of possibilities. Recognize and state briefly a distinguishing fact or feature.

Produce a plan, simulation or model.

Assess the implications and limitations; make judgments about the ideas, works, solutions or methods in relation to selected criteria.