Course Overview
This lesson introduces students to the fundamental concept of number systems, which form the basis of all digital computing. Students will explore various number systems used in ICT, including Decimal, Binary, Octal, and Hexadecimal. The lesson covers conversions between systems, binary arithmetic (such as addition and subtraction), and the significance of each system in computing.
Through engaging examples, real-life applications, and step-by-step explanations, students will develop the skills needed to understand how computers represent and process data. This lesson lays a strong foundation for advanced topics like data representation, logic gates, and computer architecture.
By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:
-
Identify different number systems and their uses in ICT.
-
Convert numbers between decimal, binary, octal, and hexadecimal.
-
Perform basic binary arithmetic operations.