What are binary numbers? - James May's Q&A (Ep 11100) - Head Squeeze
James May explains what binary numbers are, how to count using them, and why they are important in the computing field.
Additional details
| Year band(s) | 5-6, 7-8 |
|---|---|
| Content type | Educational video |
| Format | Video |
| Core and overarching concepts | Data representation |
| Australian Curriculum Digital Technologies code(s) |
ACTDIK015
Examine how whole numbers are used to represent all data in digital systems
ACTDIK024
Investigate how digital systems represent text, image and audio data in binary |
| Keywords | Binary, Computing |
| Organisation | Brit Lab |
| Copyright | Brit Lab. May be subject to Copyright Act statutory licence. |
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