Activity Sheet
Number Systems and Their Uses in Digital Electronics
Grade Level: 9
Competencies:
1.1 Recognize different number systems and their uses.
1.2 Convert numerical data between each number system.
1.3 Differentiate the relationships between number systems used in digital electronics.
Learning Objectives
After completing this activity, students should be able to:
Identify and describe the four primary number systems: decimal, binary, octal, and hexadecimal.
Convert numbers between different number systems.
Understand the relationship and applications of number systems in digital electronics.
Concept Overview
Number systems are methods of representing numbers using different bases.
In digital electronics, we commonly use four number systems:
Number System Base Digits Used Example
Decimal 10 0–9 245
Binary 2 0, 1 1011
Octal 8 0–7 374
Hexadecimal 16 0 – 9, A – F 2A3
Applications:
Decimal: Used in daily life counting and general calculations.
Binary: Used in computers, digital circuits, and processors.
Octal: Used in digital shorthand and microcontroller programming.
Hexadecimal: Used in memory addressing, color codes, and digital system design.
Warm-up Activity
Directions: Identify the number system of the following numbers:
Number Number System
101101 ________
2F3 ________
Number Number System
743 ________
259 ________
Guided Activity
Directions: Fill in the missing conversions for the following numbers:
Decimal Binary Octal Hexadecimal
10 ________ ________ ________
25 ________ ________ ________
50 ________ ________ ________
255 ________ ________ ________
Practice Exercises
Solve the following problems:
1. Convert 110101₂ to decimal.
2. Convert 235₈ to binary.
3. Convert 2F₁₆ to decimal.
4. Convert 255₁₀ to both hexadecimal and binary.
5. Explain why hexadecimal is commonly used in digital electronics.
Real-Life Application
In microprocessors and memory addressing, binary and hexadecimal numbers are frequently used.
If a memory address is given as 0x3F2, convert it to binary and decimal.
Challenge Problem
A digital system represents colors using hexadecimal codes.
If a color code is #1A3F5C, convert the red, green, and blue components into their decimal equivalents.
Answer Key (Optional for Teachers)
Warm-up Activity Answers
Number Number System
101101 Binary
2F3 Hexadecimal
743 Octal
259 Decimal
Guided Activity Answers
Decimal Binary Octal Hexadecimal
10 1010 12 A
25 11001 31 19
50 110010 62 32
255 11111111 377 FF
Practice Exercise Answers
1. 110101₂ = 53₁₀
2. 235₈ = 10110111₂
3. 2F₁₆ = 47₁₀
4. 255₁₀ = FF₁₆ = 11111111₂
5. Hexadecimal is efficient because 1 hex digit = 4 binary bits, simplifying storage and programming.
Real-Life Application Answer
0x3F2 = 1111110010₂ = 1010₁₀
Challenge Problem Answer
#1A3F5C
o Red = 1A₁₆ = 26₁₀
o Green = 3F₁₆ = 63₁₀
o Blue = 5C₁₆ = 92₁₀
