GCSE – Computer systems

Curriculum KS4 Unit

Resources

In this unit, learners will gain an understanding and knowledge of how computer systems work. Starting with the building blocks of the microprocessor - logic gates - learners will discover how a computer system works and executes instructions.

Unit guide

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Learning graph

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Learning graph

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Summative assessment

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Summative answer

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Lessons

Lesson 1

Computer systems and system software

Lesson 2

Introduction to the CPU

Lesson 3

The FDE cycle

Lesson 4

Main memory

Lesson 5

Secondary storage

Lesson 6

Optical and magnetic storage

Lesson 7

Selecting a storage device

Lesson 8

Computer specifications

Lesson 9

Computer systems quiz

Lesson 10

Logic gates

Lesson 11

Logic problems

Lesson 12

Assembly language programming I

Lesson 13

Assembly language programming II