Computer Science

Computer Science — PYP

International Baccalaureate · Ages 3-12

Computing in the PYP sits within the technology strand and the approaches to learning skills, so it is integrated into inquiry rather than timetabled as a separate subject in most schools.

Children learn to investigate, create and communicate using digital tools, and develop computational thinking through sequencing, pattern recognition and simple block-based coding with tools such as ScratchJr and Scratch.

Digital citizenship is treated as a real strand: being a principled and caring user of technology maps directly onto the IB learner profile, so online behaviour is discussed rather than merely restricted.

Key topics covered

• Computational ThinkingSequencing, pattern recognition and breaking problems into steps.
• Block-Based CodingCreating programs with sequence, repetition and simple events.
• Creating with TechnologyProducing digital media, documents and presentations to communicate ideas.
• Investigating & ResearchingSearching effectively and judging whether a source is reliable.
• Digital CitizenshipSafe, principled and respectful use of technology and online spaces.
• Organising InformationSaving, structuring and retrieving digital work independently.