11. Coding and Algorithms

11.01 Solve problems using an algorithm

11.02 Following algorithms

Investigation: Describe a picture

11.03 Branching

Investigation: Branching and conditionals

11.04 Iterations

11.05 Flow charts

Investigation: Euclidean algorithm

11.06 Algorithms in code

11.07 Loops in code

11.08 Debugging

11.09 Algorithms for divisibility

11.10 Sorting algorithms

Grade 8

11.02 Following algorithms

Interactive practice questions

Choose all the tasks below that can be completed by following an algorithm.

Falling asleep

A

Falling in love

B

Cooking a meal from a recipe book

C

Building a toy out of Lego

D

Easy

< 1min

$Alana$ has this algorithm for wrapping a present but it is in the wrong order.

Easy

< 1min

These instructions have been printed in the wrong order

Easy

< 1min

What is the following algorithm for?

Easy

< 1min

Outcomes

8.C3.1

Solve problems and create computational representations of mathematical situations by writing and executing code, including code that involves the analysis of data in order to inform and communicate decisions.

8.C3.2

Read and alter existing code involving the analysis of data in order to inform and communicate decisions, and describe how changes to the code affect the outcomes and the efficiency of the code.

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