Mathematics for A level computer science CY211 / A18
Summary
The mathematical content in A level computer science is challenging, and your students may not encounter it elsewhere. To help you meet the needs of your students, this CPD covers computing-specific maths to a considerable depth through a series of linked sessions.
From number bases through to fractional binary numbers, you will build your level of understanding and confidence. Logic gates, Boolean algebra, vectors, graphs and context-free languages are all fully explained by experienced mathematics and computing teachers. You will take away many valuable resources and activity ideas to enrich your lessons.
This is a residential course, fees include meals and accommodation for the duration of the course.
Outcomes
You will be able to:
- become confident in using and converting between different number bases including decimal, binary and hexadecimal
- learn about number data types, how errors occur in the storage of numerical data, and how fixed and floating point errors arise
- use Boolean algebra and apply it to logic gates
- teach functions and mapping between domains
- define and apply encryption using ciphers, and be able to compare their relative levels of security
Sessions
| Date | Time | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics for A level computer science - day 1 | 21 November 2018 | 09:45-19:00 | National STEM Centre |
| Mathematics for A level computer science - day 2 | 22 November 2018 | 09:00-15:00 | National STEM Centre |
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