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A3.1.1 Relational databases
A database is an organised collection of data. In a database the data is organised in tables Relational databases are a cornerstone of modern data management. They structure data into tables with predefined...
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Navigating the site
This page is designed to help you navigate the site and find the resources you need to teach your students and plan your lessons and assessments. The sitemap can be accessed from the menu on the home...
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First Exams 2027
IB DP Computer Science: a course focused on core concepts, computational thinking, and practical skills in algorithms and programming, assessed through internal (computational solution) and external examinations....
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Site guide
The course planning section is a place to orient yourself and get an overview of the site. It contains: The site guide gives descriptions of each section of the site. A guide to the course documents...
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Pseudocode
Programming and problem-solving are encountered throughout the course. The course requires students to have an understanding of the concepts of computational thinking. This page gives examples of where...
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Programmes of study
Course planning is essential at the beginning of the course. The IB is very clear that each unit of the course should not be taught in isolation. Below you can see how much time is allocated to each unit...
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Programming with JAVA
This page gives examples of where key resources related to programming and problem solving with JAVA. This is especially useful for the Option D OOP element of the course but JAVA can also provide a working...
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Course Documents
This section outlines what the main course documents are and where they can be found. It is very important that at the beginning of the course, all of the most up-to-date resources are collated and looked...
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First Exams 2014
Welcome, IB Computer Science teachers! This page is your central hub for all the resources you need to successfully navigate the IB curriculum and foster a dynamic learning environment. We've designed...
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Approaches to teaching
The IB states that the approaches to teaching include the following six elements: There are several approaches to inquiry-based learning and some are detailed on the IB website. In essence, it means that...