IB Comp Sci SL - August 29 2016 Lesson Notes

What are we going to learn today? You will look at your quiz scores, but I will keep your quiz You will review: 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. primary memory secondary memory cache memory machine instruction cycle You will learn: to outline the use of a range of application software. to identify common features of applications. If we have time, you will meet our textbook.	Homework Please study the following pages: Primary memory Architecture of the central processing unit (CPU) Cache memory The machine instruction cycle
How am I being assessed today? I will be using formative assessment today to ensure you understand our content.
Standards we are covering today Define the terms: bit, byte, binary, denary/decimal, hexadecimal. Outline the way in which data is represented in the computer. Click here for all our standards	As a computer scientist, you have: 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
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