Understanding Number Systems

Understanding Number Systems

Assessment

Interactive Video

Mathematics, Computers

6th - 10th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

CCSS
5.NBT.A.2, 4.NBT.A.1, 4.NBT.A.2

+2

Standards-aligned

Created by

Mia Campbell

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The video explores the evolution of counting from early humans to modern number systems. It explains the base 10 decimal system, highlighting its reliance on place value and the use of digits 0-9. The video then introduces the binary system, essential for computing, and explains how it uses only two symbols, 0 and 1, to represent numbers. The video emphasizes the importance of understanding different number systems and their applications.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did early humans find it necessary to develop names for numbers?

To confuse other tribes

To simplify communication about quantities

To make counting more fun

To create a secret language

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CCSS.4.NBT.A.2

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary reason the base 10 system is widely used?

It is the most accurate

It is the easiest to learn

It is based on the number of human fingers

It was the first system invented

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CCSS.2.NBT.A.1B

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the number 231, what does the digit '3' represent?

Three ones

Three tens

Three thousands

Three hundreds

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CCSS.5.NBT.A.2

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the base 10 system utilize exponents?

By using powers of 1

By using powers of 2

By using powers of 10

By using powers of 5

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the binary system primarily used for?

Modern computing

Historical records

Artistic design

Cooking recipes

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CCSS.5.NBT.A.2

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is binary useful in computing?

It is faster to write

It matches the on/off states of computer hardware

It is easier to understand

It uses more symbols

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CCSS.5.NBT.A.2

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In binary, what does the digit '1' represent?

An off state

An on state

A neutral state

A reset state

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CCSS.5.NBT.A.2

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