Within KS3 Computer Science: Data Representation - Year 8, your students will recall and build upon understanding developed within Data Representation for Year 7 and learn the following:
- To recall binary and denary conversion techniques from year 7.
- To be able to add two binary numbers using binary addition and understand the term overflow error.
- Understand the use and purpose of ASCII and Unicode character sets.
- Understand how images are stored on a computer.
- Understand the relationship between resolution, colour depth and file size.
- Recap the terms ‘Base 2’ and ‘Base 10’ number systems.
- To apply understanding to the use of Hexadecimal (base 16).
Your students will learn these concepts through a range of clearly presented explanations and a range of tasks and challenges to consolidate learning.
This unit of work also includes a final assessment.
Full teacher solutions also included!
Before completing this unit of work, it is recommended that your students complete Data Representation for Year 7 and Computer Systems for Year 8 so they have an understanding of the different hardware components of a computer.
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KS3 Computer Science - Data Representation
This bundle includes both my Year 7 & Year 8 data representation units of work as well as knowledge organisers and revision sheets to help support students within their final assessments. Purchase both units together and save 25% off individual cost!
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