Title :
A systematic approach to teaching binary arithmetic in a first course
Author_Institution :
Texas Univ., Dallas, TX
fDate :
2/1/1993 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
A comprehensive mathematical approach to teaching binary arithmetic to students in a first course on the topic is presented. The weighted sum expression to represent signed numbers in 2´s complement notation is developed and logically used to derive all the rules for arithmetic operations. 1´s complement arithmetic is similarly dealt with. The superiority of the present approach over the conventional approach is pointed out
Keywords :
digital arithmetic; educational courses; teaching; 1´s complement arithmetic; 2´s complement notation; binary arithmetic; educational courses; signed numbers; students; teaching; weighted sum expression; Books; Computer science; Digital arithmetic; Education; Electrical engineering;
Journal_Title :
Education, IEEE Transactions on
