Creating logic circuits
I can create circuit diagrams to represent logic circuits that solve a problem.
Creating logic circuits
I can create circuit diagrams to represent logic circuits that solve a problem.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- A logic circuit is a set of two or more logic gates that are connected to implement more complex logic.
- A digital electronic circuit in a computer system is used to realise solutions to problems.
- A circuit diagram illustrates how logic gates are combined to create digital circuits.
Keywords
Logic circuit - a combination of two or more logic gates used to represent a more complex logical statement
Circuit diagram - a picture used to represent a more complex logical statement
Common misconception
Pupils often find it difficult to know what order logic gates should be evaluated. Without brackets, there is still an order of precedence.
Remind pupils of how the order of precedence in maths is applied to calculations. In a similarway, logic gates should be evaluated in the order: brackets, NOT, AND, OR.
To help you plan your year 10 computer science lesson on: Creating logic circuits, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your year 10 computer science lesson on: Creating logic circuits, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
Exit quiz
4 Questions
one AND gate, one OR gate
one NOT gate, one OR gate
one NOT gate, two AND gates, one OR gate