IB Computer Science 2027 – A3.2.3 Data Types – Lesson & Worksheet

IB Computer Science 2027 – A3.2.3 Data Types – Lesson & Worksheet

IB DP Computer Science 2027 A3.2.3 Data Types lesson and worksheet for the new 2027 syllabus.

A classroom-ready resource designed to help students understand the different data types used in relational databases and the importance of selecting appropriate data types.

What’s Included

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

Syllabus Coverage

A3.2.3 – Outline the different data types used in relational databases

Students explore:

• Common data types used in relational databases
• Numeric data types
• Text/string data types
• Date and time data types
• Boolean data
• Choosing appropriate data types for different fields
• The importance of data type consistency
• The potential effects of choosing an inappropriate data type

These areas align with the IB Computer Science 2027 A3.2.3 syllabus requirements. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}

Suitable For

• IB Diploma Programme Computer Science
• Standard Level (SL) and Higher Level (HL)
• New 2027 Computer Science syllabus
• First assessment: May 2027
• Secondary students aged 16–18

Resource Type

Lesson (complete)

A ready-to-use lesson resource including presentation, student worksheet and mark scheme.

This is an original teaching resource and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or produced by the International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO).