IB Computer Science 2027 – A4.1.2 Machine Learning Hardware – Lesson & Worksheet

IB DP Computer Science A4.1.2 Machine Learning Hardware lesson and worksheet for the new 2027 syllabus. A classroom-ready resource covering the hardware requirements of machine learning systems.

IB Computer Science 2027 – A4.1.2 Machine Learning Hardware

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

What is included

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

Syllabus coverage

A4.1 Machine Learning Fundamentals

A4.1.2 Hardware Required for Machine Learning

Students explore the hardware used to support machine learning, including:

• CPUs
• GPUs
• Memory
• Storage
• Specialised machine learning hardware
• The role of hardware in machine learning performance
• Choosing appropriate hardware for different machine learning tasks

Suitable for

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

The resource can be used as a standalone lesson or incorporated into an existing IB Computer Science scheme of work.

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