Digital systems
I can describe how systems are made up of different parts that work together.
Digital systems
I can describe how systems are made up of different parts that work together.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Systems are built using a number of parts.
- Input, process and output are all parts of a digital system.
- Computer systems can communicate with other devices.
Keywords
System - a group of parts or components that work together to complete a task or solve a problem
Input - something that goes into a system to make it work
Process - the steps or actions taken to complete the task
Output - the result produced by the system after it processes the input
Common misconception
Systems have to be made up of one part.
Systems are made up of many parts or components working together.
To help you plan your year 5 computing lesson on: Digital systems, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your year 5 computing lesson on: Digital systems, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
controls the flow of vehicles and pedestrians
organises and tracks books being borrowed and returned
schedules lessons and activities for students and teachers
ensures letters and parcels are sent to the correct addresses
Exit quiz
6 Questions
a group of parts working together
data sent to a computer for processing
a program running on a computer
the result of processed data
sends data to the system
transforms data into results
displays the results
shares data