IB Computer Science Teacher and Course  Information

sIB Computer Science Teachers:

Mr. Jeff Mickel

Ms. Hannah Grounds

What topics are covered in SL (or year 1 of HL)? 

See subject brief for SL.

What topics are covered in HL? 

Topic 1.1: Systems in organisations, Topic 1.2: System design basics, Topic 2: Computer Organisation, Topic 3: Networks, Topic 6: Resource Management, Topic 7: Control 

What makes your class unique?

Students are taught how to write a spec, manage a project and rapid application development 

How much homework is required in your class? 

Time is alloted in class to work on coursework to ensure students are on task. Students work in teams as they would in the industry to solve problems assigned as a group. 

What is your favorite thing about teaching IB? 

The ability to provide real life examples.

Which AP test does your IB Course align with? What percentage of the AP test is covered in your course. Please list topics students would need to self study if they choose to also challenge the AP exam.

All information regarding what can be on the exam can be reviewed on this webpage https://ib.compscihub.net/