Lesson 5: Using binary - text
Using binary with the computer language ASCII to represent alphabet characters to create messages.
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Learning objective
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National curriculum
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Before the lesson
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Lesson plan
1. Recap and recall
Explain that the children will reflect on what they learnt about binary and data size in the previous lesson. Display the Presentation: 3, 2, 1 and hand out the whiteboards and pens. Read the slide and allow time for the children to write their responses.
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Adaptive teaching
Assessing progress and understanding
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Maintained by: Kapow Primary teamLast update: 15 April 2026
