Algorithms

What is decomposition?

• Breaking down of soil
• Breaking down of a problem into smaller chunks
• Making a problem a bigger deal 
• Breaking smaller chunks of problems into one large problem

What flowchart symbol does this represent?

• Input/Output
• Start/End
• Decision
• Process

What is this symbol?

• Decision
• Input/Output
• Start/End
• Process

What is an algorithm?

• Patterns and trends used to solve a problem

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

• A programming language

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CCSS.8.EE.C.7B

What are algorithms used for?

• To plan out the solution to a problem

• As a platform to program a solution

• To test a solution to a problem

Which of these is NOT an algorithm?

• Following recipe instructions

• Working out how an engine works

• Tying your shoelaces

• Making a cup of coffee

What does an algorithm need to be (choose more than 1)

• Clear instructions

• Exact

• Easy to understand

• Complex

When can an algorithm be used?

• Only with computers

• For programming

• To design a solution to any problem

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

• Take the bus

• Take the subway

• Check the time

• Leave home

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CCSS.6.EE.B.6

You are at the yellow arrow, pointing in the direction indicated. How would you move to fill in the 2 black squares?

• 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 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