Conversion from Decimal to Hexadecimal
I want to share a little trick which some of you may not know for converting from Decimal to Hexadecimal as required for Computer Science GCSE and A Level. To use this...
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Book Review – Grokking Algorithms by Aditya Bhargava
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Understanding algorithms for coding interviews and Computer Science courses can be tough, and any resource which makes the job easier has to be...
Insertion Sort for Computer Science GCSE and A Level
Insertion sort is one of the standard algorithms you will come across studying Computer Science for GCSE and A Level. There are many different versions of the code for it scattered across...
Low Level Programming for Cambridge A Level Computer Science – LMC vs 9608 Assembly
The best way to learn about low-level programming is to do it! (At least an emulated version of it using a tool such as the fantastic Little Man Computer simulator available here.)...
Cambridge A Level Computer Science Trace Tables Exam-Style Question
The Cambridge International AS and A Level Computer Science Coursebook is generally a fantastic resource, covering the entire 9608 syllabus in depth. However, there are a few frustrating issues with the book,...
Python Type Annotations for Computer Science GCSE and A Level
Most exam boards offering Computer Science GCSE and A Level courses allow students a choice of which programming language to use. This usually includes Python along with other options like Java, C#...
The Euclidean Algorithm on the TI-84 Graphing Calculator
The Euclidean Algorithm an ancient Greek method for finding the greatest common divisor of two numbers. In spite of its age, it is still of great importance in modern mathematics and computing,...
The Jug Filling Problem on the TI-84 CE Graphing Calculator
The Jug filling Problem is a very interesting problem which can quickly take you into some fairly deep territory in the overlap between Maths and Computer Science. It is closely related to...
Little Man Computer – Division
We recently looked at how to do multiplication using the Little Man Computer instructions. It will help with what we are about to do if you have read and understood that article....
Little Man Computer – Multiplication
Doing multiplication using Little Man Computer instructions can be quite a challenge for newcomers. Once you can do it, you will be well on your way to the level of mastery required...