Algorithms

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What is an algorithm?

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A set of step-by-step instructions to resolve a problem

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What are algorithms used for?

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To plan out the solution to a problem

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Which of these is NOT an algorithm?
Following recipe instructions,
Tying your shoelaces,
Making a cup of coffee

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Working out how an engine works

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When can an algorithm be used?

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To design a solution to any problem

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If it is AFTER 7am, what do you need to do?

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Take the subway

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What should be considered when designing an algorithm?

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If there is more than one way to solve the problem

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You are at the yellow arrow, pointing in the direction indicated. How would you move to fill in the 2 black squares? Options: Straight, Turn right, Straight x 1, Fill Square, Straight x 2, Turn left, Straight x 1, Fill Square, Straight x 2, Turn right, Straight x 1, Fill Square, Straight x 2, Turn right, Straight x 1, Fill Square, Straight x 2, Turn right, Straight x 1, Fill Square, Straight x 2, Turn left, Straight x 2, Fill Square

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Straight x 2, Turn right, Straight x 1, Fill Square, Straight x 2, Turn left, Straight x 1, Fill Square