Remote Boolean logic in A Level computer science CH513 / I01

Start date
4 Feb 25
Duration
3 Hours
Learning Method
Remote Delivered CPD

Summary

This course has been set up by the Cambridge, Peterborough, and North Northants Hub as a remote alternative, providing flexible access to training for our local schools

Boolean logic is a way of describing the circuits inside a computer, and the same concept can be represented by a logic circuit diagram, a truth table, or a Boolean expression. During this course you’ll learn how to interpret circuit diagrams, write Boolean expressions and explore the laws of Boolean algebra. 

You’ll explore how Boolean logic is mapped to the A Level computer science curriculum, discuss strategies of how to teach Boolean logic effectively and explore exam style questions and the expectations required of your students.

Who is it for?

This course is aimed at teachers delivering A Level computer science. It is advised you have some basic knowledge of Boolean logic from GCSE computer science specifications.  

During this course you’ll access the Isaac Computer Science platform, it is advised you sign up for a free, teacher's account ahead of the course.

What topics are covered?

  • 01 | Logic gates – during this session you’ll explore the various logic gates required for A Level computer science. You’ll learn how each of the logic gates can be represented as a truth table and how to write Boolean expressions for a given circuit diagram.
  • 02 | Boolean algebra – during this session you’ll explore the laws of Boolean algebra, how to apply the laws to manipulate Boolean expressions and explore A Level style exam questions.  

How will you learn?

Development Leader-supported, participant-led tasks, involving deep exploration of the subject content. 

How long is this course?

This course will last approximately 2.5 hours, these sessions maybe split across multiple days.

Who is the course leader?

Outcomes

By the end of this intensive CPD pathway you will be able to:

  • Explore the various logic gates required for A Level computer science; draw and interpret logic gate circuit diagrams
  • Construct an equivalent logic gate circuit for a given Boolean expression
  • Identify and explain the laws of Boolean algebra
  • Apply the laws of Boolean algebra to simplify and manipulate Boolean expressions 

Sessions

DateTimeLocation
1 Logic Gates04 February 202509:30-10:30Virtual
2 Boolean Logic04 February 202511:00-12:30Virtual

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Cost

English MaintainedActivity feeFreeSubsidy available*£0.00
OtherActivity fee£75.00 +VATSubsidy available*£0.00
Priority schoolActivity feeFreeSubsidy available*£0.00
Priority school repeat teacherActivity feeFreeSubsidy available*£0.00
Trainee TeacherActivity feeFree

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