IB Year 1 Higher Level Computer Science
Wednesday 6 October 2021 - Block 1
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Hello!
- We will review our class rules
- We will briefly review what we've learned about computer organization so far. We are almost done with the first section!!
- We will review persistent storage
- We will review registers in the CPU
- We will review the control unit
- Here we will stop for your questions. You will also be reminded about our class discussion board
- We are going to take one of many reviews of the machine instruction cycle
- We then start to learn how this incredibly complex process is managed via the operating system
Statement of Inquiry
The big idea for today is Computer organization.
The essential questions for this topic are:
How does a computer actually work? You know, like, really?
It takes time to explore and really understand a big idea. If you want to
learn more about
computer organization (which is connected to today's daily note),
please click here
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We are learning this because as a designers must understand scientific and technical innovation. Designers use systems, models, methods, and processes to solve problems.
Reminders & routines:
Please read and follow these reminders:
- IF today == testing_day_for_me:
remember to go get tested!
- IF today == Friday:
current_event_activity()
Our learning
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Please click here to reflect on our learning for today's class.