Year 8 · Computing · beta

Data representation: text and numbers

In this unit pupils will be introduced to binary digits and how they can be used to represent text and numbers. Pupils will perform conversions between binary and decimal numbers and how binary can be used to represent characters. They will explore how cryptography can be used to protect data.

This is an attributed Oak National Academy lesson sequence, not a completed or academically approved DASKEREL course. Supporting transcripts may depend on video, images, practical equipment or teacher explanation. Follow each lesson’s supervision guidance. For religious education and RSHE, follow the school’s syllabus, policy and safeguarding procedures.

This Oak index uses an earlier export and lists 3 source lessons. DASKEREL has 6 original lessons for this unit, including 3 linked to source lessons absent from that export. Read the full DASKEREL unit.

Prior knowledge

  • Pupils recognise that data represents facts and objects.
  • Pupils can identify different formats of data.
  • Pupils recognise that instructions in computer systems are represented in binary.
  • Pupils can explain how simple logic circuits work.

Source curriculum references

  • Understand how numbers can be represented in binary, and be able to carry out simple operations.
  • Understand how data of various types can be represented and manipulated digitally.

Oak source metadata. DASKEREL has not independently verified school-level coverage.

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