Wednesday, 20 November 2013

9bCS Using Binary numbers

LO: To develop our understanding of binary numbers.

Starter: 

Find your list of binary characters from last lesson. On your WAD sheet, write down your target grade in binary along the top as shown below:

TG: 01001000

How do we write today's date in binary on the board in 4 bit numbers?

How many bits do we need to write it out the date in one 8 bit segment?

Main:
Today we are going to be looking at 8 bit numbers..

What powers of 2 do we have?
What are the answers?

Write down your date of birth using 3 8-bit numbers.

Write down your house number in an 8-bit number.

Mini Plenary:
Test your binary skills here.

Write down your highest level reached and your time.