Blog 23: Binary System/Webster

Assignment #1: 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9... These 10 digits are the basis for the mathematical system (also known as the decimal or base-10 system) we use everyday. Bud did you know that we also use a binary number system? Find out more when you visit this site:

Binary System

1. How many digits are used in the binary system? What are they?

2. Where is the binary number system used?

3. What is the binary equivalent of 14?

Challenge: In the binary system, what is 1 +1 ?

Assignment #2: Where would you go if you needed help spelling a word, pronouncing a word, or finding a word's meaning? The dictionary, of course! Try out this online version!

Merriam-Webster Online

1. Look up the word pendulum. Write a second definition for this word.

2. Find contrasting words for the adjective kind.

3. What are synonyms for the word impatient?

Challenge: As what parts of speech can the word pretty be used?