: Explain the binary, octal, and hexadecimal systems and how to perform arithmetic within them.
: Explain the purpose and properties of models , distinguishing between physical and intangible (informational) models.
: Detail how textual, visual, and audio information is encoded into binary patterns.
For your 8th-grade informatics project based on the , a "long paper" or report should ideally synthesize the core topics covered in the curriculum. According to the ICT Grade 8 Curriculum and workbook resources , the primary focus areas include number systems, data representation, and information models.
This section should cover how computers "think" and process data.