CS01-06 Computer Science Watch
Binary addition
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In this lesson
In this video you'll learn about binary addition for GCSE Computer Science.
By the end: Add binary numbers of up to 8 bits, showing every carry, and add three binary numbers where the board requires it.
What it covers
- 1:00 Binary addition: the four sums
- 2:21 The fifth line + the checkable question
- 4:31 Worked example, 01101101 + 00101010
- 7:35 AQA three-addend case
- 9:12 Exam technique
Key words
For: AQA GCSE 8525, Edexcel GCSE 1CP2, OCR GCSE J277
On the specification
| Board | Spec | Statement |
|---|---|---|
| AQA GCSE 8525 | 3.3.4 | Binary arithmetic |
| Edexcel GCSE 1CP2 | 2.1.4 | Binary |
| OCR GCSE J277 | 1.2.4 | Data storage - Numbers |
For teachers
This GCSE Computer Science lesson teaches binary addition. By the end, students should be able to add binary numbers of up to 8 bits, showing every carry, and add three binary numbers where the board requires it. It works through two worked examples and the mistakes examiners report.