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A Level Appendix

Floating-point numbers, Adders and D-type flip-flops

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Perfect for lessons away from computers or workshops.
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Inside the Unit...

Areas Covered

This unit consists of two topics, each more substantial than a single lesson and intended to be covered over the course of a week. 

  • Topic 1: Floating point numbers
  • Topic 2: Adders and D-type flip flops
  • Assessment

There are two worksheets, two homework tasks, and an examination-style assessment test, each with answers included in this unit.

 

This is a free unit (full price £40)

Summary

This free appendix contains two short sections of A Level material that may be covered in either Year 1 or Year 2 depending on your pattern of delivery. Floating point numbers, although part of the Year 2 specification, may be taught at AS as an extension to related AS Topics in the Data representation section for example.

The unit is subdivided into two topics, plus a test. It is a theoretical unit covering the relevant sections of the AQA A Level Computer Science specification.

What's included in the toolkit?

Toolkit

The A Level units have been written to satisfy the specification for Paper 1 and Paper 2 of the AQA 7517 Computer Science AS Level. Each unit contains:

  • PowerPoint slides for each topic
  • Detailed lesson plans
  • Learning objectives and outcomes
  • Worksheets and homework activities with answers
  • End-of-unit, exam-style assessment test with answers
  • Other material and links to online resources

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Relevant Textbooks

  • AQA AS Level Computer Science Textbook 2nd Ed.

    AQA AS Level Computer Science Textbook 2nd Ed.
    PM Heathcote and RSU Heathcote
    ISBN: 978-1-910523-06-3

  • AS Textbook Downloadable Teacher's Supplement

    AS Textbook Downloadable Teacher's Supplement
    FREE to teachers only

  • AQA A Level (Year 2) Computer Science Textbook

    AQA A Level (Year 2) Computer Science Textbook
    PM Heathcote and RSU Heathcote
    ISBN: 9781910523032

  • A Level Year 2 Textbook Downloadable Teacher's Supplement

    A Level Year 2 Textbook Downloadable Teacher's Supplement
    FREE to teachers only

  • AQA AS and A Level 7517 Computer Science Textbook

    AQA AS and A Level 7517 Computer Science Textbook
    PM Heathcote and RSU Heathcote
    ISBN: 9781910523070

  • AS and A Level Textbook Downloadable Teacher's Supplement

    AS and A Level Textbook Downloadable Teacher's Supplement
    FREE to teachers only

  • Tackling A Level projects in Computer Science AQA 7517

    Tackling A Level projects in Computer Science AQA 7517
    ISBN: 9781910523209

Inside the Unit...

  • Areas Covered

    This unit consists of two topics, each more substantial than a single lesson and intended to be covered over the course of a week. 

    • Topic 1: Floating point numbers
    • Topic 2: Adders and D-type flip flops
    • Assessment

    There are two worksheets, two homework tasks, and an examination-style assessment test, each with answers included in this unit.

     

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