Data Representation · Summer Term
Binary Shifts: Logical and Arithmetic
Understanding logical and arithmetic binary shifts and their mathematical effect.
Key Questions
- What happens mathematically when a binary number is shifted to the left or right?
- Differentiate between a logical shift and an arithmetic shift.
- Predict the outcome of applying multiple binary shifts to a given number.
National Curriculum Attainment Targets
GCSE: Computing - Data Representation and Binary
Year: Year 10
Subject: Computing
Unit: Data Representation
Period: Summer Term
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