Algorithmic Thinking and Logic · Autumn Term

De Morgan's Laws (Introduction)

Students will be introduced to De Morgan's Laws and apply them to simplify Boolean expressions.

Key Questions

  1. Explain how De Morgan's Laws can simplify complex logical statements.
  2. Construct an equivalent Boolean expression using De Morgan's Laws.
  3. Analyze the practical benefits of simplifying logical expressions in circuit design.

National Curriculum Attainment Targets

KS3: Computing - Boolean LogicKS3: Computing - Computational Thinking
Year: Year 9
Subject: Computing
Unit: Algorithmic Thinking and Logic
Period: Autumn Term

Suggested Methodologies

Flipped Classroom

Pre-learn at home, apply and deepen in class

30–55 min

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Problem-Based Learning

Tackle open-ended problems without predetermined solutions

35–60 min

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