Designing solutions through programming - August 29 2016 Lesson Notes

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Class plan.png What are we going to learn today?[edit]

  1. You will look at your quiz scores, but I will keep your quiz
  2. You will review:
    1. outline the architecture of the central processing unit (CPU) and the functions of the arithmetic logic unit (ALU) and the control unit (CU) and the registers within the CPU.
    2. primary memory
    3. secondary memory
    4. cache memory
    5. machine instruction cycle
  3. You will learn:
    1. to outline the use of a range of application software.
    2. to identify common features of applications.
  1. If we have time, you will meet our textbook.

Homework.png Homework[edit]

  1. Please study the following pages:
    1. Application software

Target.png How am I being assessed today?[edit]

  1. I will be using formative assessment today to ensure you understand our content.

Ourstandards.png Standards we are covering today[edit]

  • Outline the architecture of the central processing unit (CPU) and the functions of the arithmetic logic unit (ALU) and the control unit (CU) and the registers within the CPU.
  • Outline the use of a range of application software.
  • Identify common features of applications.
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Computer1.png As a computer scientist, you have:[edit]

  • Confidence in dealing with complexity
  • Persistence in working with difficult problems
  • Tolerance for ambiguity
  • The ability to deal with open-ended problems
  • The ability to communicate and work with others to achieve a common goal or solution

Credit.png Credits[edit]