IB Computer Science 2027 – A1 Computer Fundamentals – Complete Bundle

IB DP Computer Science A1 Complete Bundle for the new 2027 syllabus. Includes 20 classroom-ready lessons covering Computer Fundamentals, Data Representation, Computer Logic, Operating Systems, Control Systems and Translation.

IB Computer Science 2027 – A1 Computer Fundamentals

A comprehensive classroom-ready resource bundle for IB Diploma Programme Computer Science, aligned with the new IB Computer Science syllabus for first assessment in May 2027.

This bundle provides complete teaching resources for the entire A1 Computer Fundamentals section.

What is included

20 complete lesson resources covering A1.1–A1.4:

A1.1 Computer Hardware and Operation

• A1.1.1 CPU
• A1.1.2 GPU
• A1.1.3 CPU and the GPU – HL only
• A1.1.4 Primary Memory
• A1.1.5 Fetch, Decode, Execute Cycle
• A1.1.6 Multicore Architectures – HL only
• A1.1.7 Secondary Memory
• A1.1.8 Compression
• A1.1.9 Cloud Computing

A1.2 Data Representation and Computer Logic

• A1.2.1 Representing Data
• A1.2.2 How Binary Is Used to Store Data
• A1.2.3 Logic Gates
• A1.2.4 Truth Tables
• A1.2.5 Logic Diagrams

A1.3 Operating Systems and Control Systems

• A1.3.1–A1.3.2 Operating Systems: Role & Functions
• A1.3.3 Scheduling Approaches
• A1.3.4 Polling & Interrupt Handling
• A1.3.5 Multitasking & Resource Allocation – HL only
• A1.3.6–A1.3.7 Control Systems – HL only

A1.4 Translation

• A1.4.1 Translation Processes – HL only

Every lesson includes

• Lesson presentation
• Student worksheet
• Classroom activities
• Student tasks
• Questions to check understanding
• Mark scheme / answers

Syllabus coverage

The complete bundle covers:

• CPU and GPU architecture
• Primary and secondary memory
• Fetch-decode-execute cycle
• Multicore architectures
• Compression
• Cloud computing
• Data representation
• Binary data
• Logic gates
• Truth tables
• Logic diagrams
• Operating systems
• Process scheduling
• Polling and interrupt handling
• Multitasking
• Resource allocation
• Control systems
• Sensors and actuators
• Feedback
• Compilers and interpreters
• JIT compilation
• Bytecode interpreters
• Translation processes

SL and HL coverage

The bundle contains both SL and HL content.

HL-only content is clearly identified throughout the resources, including:

• A1.1.3 CPU and the GPU
• A1.1.6 Multicore Architectures
• A1.3.5 Multitasking and Resource Allocation
• A1.3.6–A1.3.7 Control Systems
• A1.4.1 Translation Processes

Suitable for

• IB Diploma Programme Computer Science
• SL and HL
• New 2027 syllabus
• First assessment May 2027
• Secondary students aged 16–18

The resources can be used as a complete teaching sequence for A1 or incorporated into an existing IB Computer Science scheme of work.

Why buy the complete A1 bundle?

This bundle brings together the complete A1 Computer Fundamentals teaching resources in one package.

The individual lessons and smaller section bundles are also available separately. The complete A1 bundle provides a substantial discount compared with purchasing the resources individually.

Please note: This is an original teaching resource and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the International Baccalaureate Organisation.