Section 7.2
Section 7.2
Unit 4 Vocabulary
Unit 4 Vocabulary
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Learning Goals
Learning Goals
Students will define terms associated with data representation. All terms can be found here.
DAT-1.A.3: Bit is shorthand for binary digit and is either 0 or 1.
DAT-1.A.4: A byte is 8 bits.
DAT-1.A.5: Abstraction is the process of reducing complexity by focusing on the main idea. By hiding details irrelevant to the question at hand and bringing together related and useful details, abstraction reduces complexity and allows one to focus on the idea.
Objectives and General Description
Objectives and General Description
Vocabulary and terminology are important to any unit of instruction. The objective is to develop an understanding of the key components of this unit and to apply these concepts to the ARC challenge and to classroom demonstrations throughout Unit 4.
Students will be given the Data Representation Vocabulary for Unit 4. This vocabulary set covers data representation terms. Students should write the definitions in their own words.
Activities
Activities
Activity 7.2.1 (Given as an outside assignment)
Students can find the definitions for these words in textbooks or online. Good online resources are:
Once students have defined the terms, it is important to review the terminology throughout the instructional lessons when the concepts are being demonstrated. A good strategy is to have the daily vocab terms written on the board. This helps ensure that the demonstrations cover the important concepts and makes sure that all vocab terms are eventually covered in class.
Once the class has participated in a lesson, have the students go back to their handwritten vocabulary list. Do they need to add any details or examples to the definition?
Vocabulary review ideas
Write a definition in your own words as a ticket out the door
Have students write assessment questions for vocab terms (multiple choice, fill in the blank, matching, etc.)
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