Logic and Algorithmic Thinking · Spring Term

Boolean Logic: XOR, NAND, NOR Gates

Expanding on basic gates to include XOR, NAND, and NOR, and their applications.

Key Questions

  1. Analyze the utility of NAND and NOR gates as 'universal gates'.
  2. Construct a truth table for an XOR gate and explain its unique function.
  3. Design a simple circuit using only NAND gates to achieve an AND function.

National Curriculum Attainment Targets

GCSE: Computing - Boolean Logic and Truth Tables
Year: Year 10
Subject: Computing
Unit: Logic and Algorithmic Thinking
Period: Spring Term

Suggested Methodologies

Problem-Based Learning

Tackle open-ended problems without predetermined solutions

35–60 min

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Chalk Talk

Written-only discussion, no speaking allowed

15–30 min

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