The Big Question in IA

How do we create an authentic, technically challenging solution to a real world problem?

Description and resources for IA

From the IB Subject guide:

Internal assessment is an integral part of the course and is compulsory for both SL and HL students. It enables students to demonstrate the application of their skills and knowledge, and to pursue their personal interests, without the time limitations and other constraints that are associated with written examinations. The internal assessment should, as far as possible, be woven into normal classroom teaching and not be a separate activity conducted after a course has been taught.

The internal assessment requirements at SL and at HL are the same. However, these requirements contribute to a different percentage of the overall mark. Students are required to produce a solution that consists of a cover page, the product and the documentation. The focus of the solution is on providing either an original product or additional functionality to an existing product for a client.

The internal assessment component (solution), as well as being practical and productive, forms an important part of the assessment of the computer science course. It is imperative, therefore, that the teacher provides appropriate guidance to students.

Transfer goals

Your IA is a practical final exam. You should be able to apply your understanding of solving a complex problem for a client, and then solving any problem for any client. 

Related IA standards

Daily notes with the topic IA

Notes for current academic year (2024 - 2025).

Date Course Tags
Monday 30 September 2024 IB Year 2 Higher Level Computer Science grade_12
Monday 30 September 2024 IB Year 2 Standard Level Computer Science grade_12
Wednesday 2 October 2024 IB Year 2 Higher Level Computer Science grade_12
Wednesday 2 October 2024 IB Year 2 Standard Level Computer Science grade_12
Friday 4 October 2024 IB Year 2 Higher Level Computer Science grade_12
Friday 4 October 2024 IB Year 2 Standard Level Computer Science grade_12
Tuesday 8 October 2024 IB Year 2 Higher Level Computer Science grade_12
Tuesday 8 October 2024 IB Year 2 Standard Level Computer Science grade_12
Thursday 10 October 2024 IB Year 2 Higher Level Computer Science grade_12
Thursday 10 October 2024 IB Year 2 Standard Level Computer Science grade_12
Monday 14 October 2024 IB Year 2 Higher Level Computer Science grade_12
Monday 14 October 2024 IB Year 2 Standard Level Computer Science grade_12