Paper 3 - Case Study HL

The case study is a valuable teaching tool that can be used to integrate all aspects of the syllabus.

This case study will be provided 12 months before the May examination session (18 months before the November session) so that students can carry out detailed research prior to the HL paper 3 examination, which contributes 20% of the final mark.

The computer science case study provides the stimulus material for the investigation of a scenario involving current developments and/or issues in computer science. The information obtained will prepare students and form the basis of the requirements for answering the questions in HL paper 3.

The case study is an opportunity to keep the course abreast of current technology by introducing new technical concepts or issues requiring a more in-depth investigation than that required in the rest of the course.