Logic and Algorithmic Thinking · Spring Term

Truth Tables and Logic Circuits

Converting between logic expressions, truth tables, and circuit diagrams.

Key Questions

  1. Construct a logic circuit from a given truth table.
  2. Evaluate the relationship between hardware switches and the software logic we write.
  3. Optimize a logic circuit to use the fewest number of gates possible.

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

Escape Room

Solve content puzzles in sequence to "break out"

30–50 min

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Extended projects with real-world deliverables

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