Pearson Edexcel International

GCSE
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 Lesson: 13
Memory and processors
(Part 2)
 Lesson 13
Introduction To Memory and processors

Previous lesson:
• Understand the difference between RAM and ROM √
• Understand what is meant by flash memory √
• Understand the role of the processor. √
Let’s test your knowledge
STARTER: 3 Min
Quick Re-Cap:

What is the difference

between ROM and
RAM?
Challenge What does PROM Challenge What is the difference
stand for? between EPROM and EEPROM?
Activity 1: 5 Min
Option Activity:

OPTION 1: OPTION 2:
List five digital devices that List five digital devices that use
EPROM or EEPROM that can be
use PROM that do not need edited
to be edited

Challenge: Processor speed is

measured in… ?
Activity 2: 3 Min

How many
Bytes in a…

Unit Name Number of Bytes… Challenge: Choose

1 Kilobyte (1 KB) two operating
systems. Research
1 Megabyte (1 MB) the maximum
1 Gigabyte (1 GB) amount of RAM that
can be installed for
1 Terabyte (1 TB) each one
Activity 2: 3 Min
Activity 3: Group Discussion Activity:

Working at different Speeds:

Activity 3: Group Discussion Activity:

Working at different Speeds

Activity 3: Group Discussion Activity:

Working at different Speeds

Activity 4:
Research what happens when you increase the
amount of RAM in a computer.

How can you do this? What is the benefit ?

HAVE WE MET OUR LEARNING
OBJECTIVES?

DISCUSS THE ANSWERS SHARE WITH THE CLASS

WITH YOUR PARTNER