Years 7–8: Binary numbers
This scope and sequence unit introduces students to the binary system of ones and zeros used by digital technology to store and process numbers. They also learn how text, images and sound can be stored this way.
Additional details
| Year band(s) | 7-8 |
|---|---|
| Content type | Scope and sequence, Whole School |
| Format | Web page |
| Core and overarching concepts | Data representation |
| Australian Curriculum Digital Technologies code(s) |
AC9TDI8K03
Investigate how digital systems represent text, image and audio data using integers
AC9TDI8K04
Explain how and why digital systems represent integers in binary |
| Keywords | scope and sequence, scope, sequence |
| Integrated, cross-curriculum, special needs | Mathematics, Digital Literacy, Critical and creative thinking |
| Organisation | ESA |
| Copyright | Creative Commons Attribution 4.0, unless otherwise indicated. |
