Mathematics Lesson Note Number Base 2
Mathematics Lesson Note Number Base 2
Duration: 90 minutes
Subtopics:
i. Counting in base 2
Instructional Objectives
- Understand the concept of number bases, particularly base 2.
Instructional Materials
- Charts showing base 2 number system
Previous Knowledge
Students are familiar with counting and performing arithmetic operations in base 10.
Lesson Presentation
Example table:
Base 10 → Base 2
0→0
1→1
2 → 10
3 → 11
4 → 100
5 → 101
6 → 110
7 → 111
8 → 1000
Activity: Use flashcards to show binary equivalents of numbers 1–10. Practice: Let students
count from 0 to 10 in base 2.
Activity: Work out examples on the board. Give students 3 binary addition problems to
solve in pairs.
Step IV: Subtraction in Base 2 (20 minutes)
Explanation:
Binary subtraction rules:
0−0=0
1−0=1
1−1=0
0 − 1 = 1 (borrow 1 from the next left digit)
Examples:
1. 10 − 1 = 1
2. 100 − 1 = 11
3. 1010 − 1001 = 1
Evaluation Questions:
1. Write the base 2 form of the following numbers: 3, 5, 8.
2. Add the binary numbers: 101 + 110
3. Subtract: 1110 - 1011
4. What digits are used in base 2?
Assignment
1. Convert the following base 10 numbers to base 2:
a. 9
b. 14
2. Add the following binary numbers:
a. 1001 + 110
3. Subtract:
a. 1101 - 101
Remarks
Most students actively participated and understood the concept of binary operations.
Objectives for the lesson were successfully achieved.