Scope and Sequence

The IB Computer Science course can be taught using a conceptual approach that emphasizes big ideas such as systems thinking, abstraction, and computational logic, helping students understand how core principles connect across topics. Alternatively, a topical approach organizes the curriculum by discrete content areas like networks, programming, and databases, allowing for focused skill acquisition and sequential development. Many effective teachers blend both approaches—using concepts to frame inquiry while delivering content through structured topics—to foster both deep understanding and technical competence.