Electronic Components… · SHS2 Applied Technology

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: 2.5.2.LI.9 - Solve problems on Binary operations

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Explain what binary numbers are and identify the base of the binary number system.
Convert decimal numbers (base 10) to binary numbers (base 2) using the division by 2 method.
Convert binary numbers to decimal numbers using the place value method with powers of 2.
Convert binary numbers to hexadecimal (base 16) and hexadecimal numbers back to binary using the grouping method.
Solve word problems involving binary operations in real-life digital electronic contexts.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Electrical and Electronic Technology (Strand 5)
Sub-strand: Electronic Components and Circuits (5.2)
Content standard: 2.5.2.CS.1 - 2.5.2.CS.1 Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of Digital Electronics 2.5.2.LO.1 Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of electronic components and use them to design and construct electronic circuits.
Indicator: 2.5.2.LI.9 - Solve problems on Binary operations
Suggested placement: Semester 2, Week 18 (Week 38 of the year)
Our suggestion, laid out in curriculum order across three terms of twelve weeks. NaCCA does not fix the week, so follow your school's scheme of learning.
Curriculum reference: NaCCA curriculum document, p. 124

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Collaborative Learning: With the use of the internet, engage learners in mixed ability groups to undergo the following activities:
- explain Binary numbers
Experiential Learning/collaborative learning: In mixed-ability groups task learners to:
- Convert decimal number to binary number and vice versa
- Convert binary to hexadecimal and vice versa.

Assessment (2.5.2.AS.9). The document marks these depth-of-knowledge levels for this indicator: Level 2 Skills of conceptual understanding; Level 3 Strategic reasoning.

Teaching and Learning Materials:
- Computers installed with multism software
- Resistors, Capacitors, Inductors
- multimeters
- the use of the internet