Teaching PowerPoint Presentation - Boolean Logic

These adaptable PowerPoint Presentations can be used by the teacher in class to guide students through the topic - Boolean Logic. The teacher can use each slide to explain the concept in relation to computer programming. Alternatively, they can be used by the students independently to gain an understanding of how Boolean Logic is used in computer programming. Where required examples use the programming language Python.

The resources includes 40 Slides that cover a range of topics including:

• The use of Simple Logic Diagrams that use AND, OR & NOT

• The use of Truth Tables - In Boolean logic, i.e. each statement is a comparison, and each comparison gives a Boolean value – True or False.

• The combining of Boolean Operators - AND, OR & NOT

• Applying Logical Operators in Truth Tables to solve problems

Objective: After students have had the opportunity to view the presentation slides, discuss the content and answer the questions that make up the checkpoints, they will have a clear knowledge of Boolean Logic and how it is used in programming.

Age/Grade: They are designed to be used for home learning or in the classroom for any age group learning Computer Science. They are probably best suited for 14-16 year olds.

Answer Key: Included with the presentation slides are a number of questions for students to consider and discuss.

The format used is PowerPoint which can easily be adapted by the teacher.