IB Computer Science HL · Unit 6 of 6

IB Computer Science HL Unit 6: Programming

Unit 6 of IB Computer Science covers Programming. This unit contains 5 topics and 18 sub-topics. Below you'll find free study notes, flashcards, and exam preparation resources for every topic in this unit.

Higher Level students should treat this unit page as a route map: revise the shared core, then use the HL notes and topic links to reach the extra depth and evaluation expected at HL.

5 topics18 sub-topics

Exam technique guide

What Unit 6 covers

Theme B: Computational thinking and problem-solving

Topics in Unit 6

6.1

Programming fundamentals

4 sub-topics

6.2

Data structures

4 sub-topics

6.3

Programming constructs

4 sub-topics

6.4

Programming algorithms

5 sub-topics

6.5

File processing

1 sub-topics

Study tip: Work through the topics in order — each builds on concepts from the one before. Start with notes, then reinforce with flashcards and practice questions.

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