| Main » Articles » Computer Science » 2014 |
First Day
| Introduction to IB Computer Science (read as time permits) IB Computer Science is a 2-year course. The first year deals mainly with programming in Java. The second year covers hardware and system concepts. During the second year students will create a large programming project to solve a real-world problem (the Internal Assessment dossier). At the end of the second year, students take two written examinations, approximately 2 hours each. The dossier and exams each contribute 1/3 of the final IB mark. Students learn to write Java programs efficiently and quickly, enabling them to complete the Internal Assessment project (dossier) successfully. They also learn to write clear explanations about computer systems, hardware and software, using correct technical vocabulary, enabling them to successfully answer written exam questions. The teacher will make every effort to present new concepts clearly and completely, as well as allowing ample class time for practice and discussion. Students must make an equally conscientious effort to learn, understand and remember the topics. Students are expected to learnas much as possible at all times and to:
Normally students will have a working PC at home, where they can write and debug Java programs. In the unusual circumstance that their PC is broken, students need to plan on spending extra time at school, outside class time, to complete programming assignments. Some class time is devoted to writing programs, but this is not sufficient to completely finish assignments. Today's Assignment - Jokes Program
| |
| Views: 278 | Rating: 0.0/0 |
| Total comments: 0 | |
