IB Computer Science Study Plan: Week-by-Week Schedule | LearnByTeaching.ai
This 10-week IB Computer Science revision plan covers all core topics for SL and HL, including system fundamentals, data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented programming. The plan integrates pseudocode practice and trace table drills throughout, which are critical for Paper 2. HL students will also prepare for the pre-release case study in Paper 3.
10
weeks
8
hrs / week
80
total hours
Weekly Plan
Rest & Review Strategy
Take one full day off per week. IB CS is less content-heavy than sciences but requires sharp problem-solving skills, so mental rest is important. On rest days, avoid all CS revision. If you are also coding for your IA solution, keep IA work separate from exam revision sessions.
Adjustment Tips
- 1
If you are SL only, skip HL data structures (Week 4), recursion (Week 6), and case study preparation to focus on core topics and Paper 2 OOP.
- 2
If your IA solution is incomplete, allocate time for IA work and extend this plan to 12 weeks.
- 3
If pseudocode is your biggest weakness, add 15 minutes of daily pseudocode practice throughout the plan.
- 4
If you are strong in programming but weak in theory, spend more time on Paper 1 concepts (system fundamentals, networking, ethics).
- 5
If you are preparing for multiple IB exams, reduce this to 6 hours per week and focus exclusively on past paper practice.
Final Week Protocol
Day 1
Monday: Take a final Paper 1 under timed conditions to test recall of theory topics.
Day 2
Tuesday: Review errors from Paper 1 — note which topics appeared most frequently.
Day 3
Wednesday: Write pseudocode from memory for all key algorithms: binary search, bubble sort, stack operations, tree traversal.
Day 4
Thursday: Light review of summary sheets — focus on networking, data representation, and ethics topics.
Day 5
Friday: Review exam schedule, timing for each paper, and HL case study notes one final time.
Day 6
Saturday: Rest completely — no studying. Relax and get a good night of sleep.
Day 7
Sunday (Exam Day): Read each question carefully, use IB pseudocode conventions precisely, and allocate time per mark.