Lesson 1 The CPU
Learning Objectives:
Hardware L1 The CPU
Hardware Worksheet 1 CPU Mix and Match
Hardware Homework 1 CPU
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Lesson 2 Memory
Learning Objectives:
Hardware L2 Memory
Hardware Worksheet 2 The CPU
Hardware Homework 2 Memory
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Lesson 3 Secondary storage devices
Learning Objectives:
Hardware L3 Secondary Storage
Hardware Worksheet 3 Secondary Storage Devices
Hardware Homework 3 Secondary Storage Devices
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Lesson 4 How storage devices work
Learning Objectives:
Hardware L4 How storage devices work
Hardware Worksheet 4 How storage devices work
Hardware Homework 4 How storage devices work
ASCII Codes
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Lesson 5 Input and output devices
Learning Objectives:
Hardware L5 Input and output devices
Hardware Worksheet 5 Identifying input and output devices
Hardware Homework 5 Input and output devices
Lesson 6 Developments in hardware technologies
Learning Objectives:
Hardware L6 Developments in hardware technologies
Hardware Worksheet 6 Developments in hardware technology
Lesson 7 Assessment
Learning Objectives:
Students will
Hardware Assessment Test
Learning Objectives:
- State the purpose of the CPU
- Describe the function of the CPU as fetching and executing instructions stored in memory
- Understand how different components (ROM, RAM, I/O, storage) link to the processor
- Explain how common characteristics of CPUs such as clock speed, cache size and number of cores affect their performance
Hardware L1 The CPU
Hardware Worksheet 1 CPU Mix and Match
Hardware Homework 1 CPU
Textbook Ref:
- CPU (Central Processing Unit) 106–108, 110, 124–128
Learning Objectives:
- Describe the difference between RAM and ROM
- Describe the purpose of RAM in a computer system
- Explain the need for ROM in a computer system
- Explain how the amount of RAM in a personal computer affects the performance of the computer
- Describe the role of cache memory
Hardware L2 Memory
Hardware Worksheet 2 The CPU
Hardware Homework 2 Memory
Textbook Ref:
- memory 110, 129–132
Learning Objectives:
- Understand what secondary storage is and explain why it is required
- Describe the most common types of secondary storage
Hardware L3 Secondary Storage
Hardware Worksheet 3 Secondary Storage Devices
Hardware Homework 3 Secondary Storage Devices
Textbook Ref:
- storage 94, 96, 133
- storage devices 121–122
Learning Objectives:
- Understand how magnetic media, optical media and solid state work
Hardware L4 How storage devices work
Hardware Worksheet 4 How storage devices work
Hardware Homework 4 How storage devices work
ASCII Codes
Textbook Ref:
- storage 94, 96, 133
- storage devices 121–122
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the need for input and output devices
- Describe suitable input and output devices for a wide range of computer applications
- Be able to categorise devices as input or output depending on their function
Hardware L5 Input and output devices
Hardware Worksheet 5 Identifying input and output devices
Hardware Homework 5 Input and output devices
Textbook Ref:
- input devices 117–119
- output devices 119–120
Lesson 6 Developments in hardware technologies
Learning Objectives:
- To learn about developments in memory and processor technologies
- To learn about developments in input, output and storage technologies
- To discuss how developments in different hardware technologies are leading to innovative new products being created
Hardware L6 Developments in hardware technologies
Hardware Worksheet 6 Developments in hardware technology
Learning Objectives:
Students will
- apply their knowledge in answers to a range of questions
- be able to highlight areas of strength and any gaps in their understanding of computers
Hardware Assessment Test
