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Applying Data Representation

Grade 8 · Computer Science · Data Representation · Edexcel

Grade

Grade 8

Subject

Computer Science

Topic

Data Representation

Subtopic

Applying Data Representation

Curriculum

Edexcel

Difficulty

Foundation

Time

10 minutes

Total marks

37

Student name

Teacher name

Date

Learning objectives

  • Recognise applying data representation accurately in computer science contexts.
  • Explain the underlying rule of applying data representation in the student's own words.
  • Apply applying data representation to multi-step and unfamiliar problems.
  • Justify a chosen method and identify errors in another student's work.

Skills assessed

  • Fluency and recall
  • Method and setting out
  • Reasoning and justification
  • Problem solving in context
  • Self-assessment

Instructions

  1. Write your name, your teacher's name and the date in the header.
  2. Answer every question in the space provided. Continue on the back if needed.
  3. Show all working — method marks are awarded even when the final answer is wrong.
  4. Aim to finish in about 10 minutes.
  5. Complete the reflection box at the end before you hand the sheet in.

Warm-up

Bloom: Remember · 2 marks

Answer quickly. These check you are ready for the topic.

  1. 1.Name one fact you already know about applying data representation.

    [1]
  2. 2.Name one fact you already know about applying data representation.

    [1]

Recall

Bloom: Remember · 2 marks

Complete from memory. No calculator, no notes.

  1. 1.Complete the key term used in applying data representation described here: item 1.

    [1]
  2. 2.Complete the key term used in applying data representation described here: item 2.

    [1]

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Applying Data Representation

Basic Practice

Bloom: Understand · 3 marks

Work through each item. Show the step you used.

  1. 1.Identify part 1 using the rule for applying data representation.

    [1]
  2. 2.Work out part 2 using the rule for applying data representation.

    [1]
  3. 3.Complete part 3 using the rule for applying data representation.

    [1]

Guided Practice

Bloom: Understand · 4 marks

The first step is given. Finish the reasoning.

  1. 1.Continue the working for part 1. Step 1 has been started for you.

    [2]
  2. 2.Complete the method for part 2. Step 1 has been started for you.

    [2]

Independent Practice

Bloom: Apply · 6 marks

No scaffolding. Set out your full method.

  1. 1.Solve part 1 on applying data representation without help.

    [2]
  2. 2.Solve part 2 on applying data representation without help.

    [2]
  3. 3.Calculate part 3 on applying data representation without help.

    [2]

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Challenge Questions

Bloom: Analyse · 6 marks

Harder items. Attempt every one, even partially.

  1. 1.Find and justify the statement in part 1 about applying data representation.

    [3]
  2. 2.Find and justify the statement in part 2 about applying data representation.

    [3]

Real-life Application

Bloom: Apply · 6 marks

Use the skill in context. State units in your answer.

  1. 1.In context, work out a real computer science situation that depends on applying data representation.

    [3]
  2. 2.In context, work out a real computer science situation that depends on applying data representation.

    [3]

Critical Thinking

Bloom: Evaluate · 8 marks

Explain your reasoning in full sentences.

  1. 1.Compare and justify a student's method for applying data representation is or is not efficient.

    [4]
  2. 2.Explain why a student's method for applying data representation is or is not efficient.

    [4]

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Reflection

Bloom: Create · 0 marks

Not marked. Answer honestly — this guides your next worksheet.

  1. 1.Reflect on how confident you feel with applying data representation and what you will practise next.

    [—]
  2. 2.Describe how confident you feel with applying data representation and what you will practise next.

    [—]

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