Boolean logic in A Level computer science CO503 / A24
Summary
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.
You’ll explore how Boolean logic is mapped to the A Level computer science curriculum, learn 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.
What topics are covered?
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.
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?
This online, self-paced course can be completed flexibly. You can join and start this course at any time after the advertised date, and keep access for a year after booking.
How long is this course?
This course is approximately 3 hours of self directed learning.
Who is the course leader?
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This is a self-paced Online Course
The course leader will be introduced in the course.
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Outcomes
By the end of this online course you will:-
- 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
| Date | Time | |
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| 1 Boolean logic in A Level computer science | 01 April 2025 | 00:00-00:00 |
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Cost
| English Maintained | Activity feeFree | Subsidy available*£0.00 |
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| Other | Activity feeFree | Subsidy available*£0.00 |
| Priority school | Activity feeFree | Subsidy available*£0.00 |
| Priority school repeat teacher | Activity feeFree | Subsidy available*£0.00 |
| Trainee Teacher | Activity feeFree | |
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