Year 9 Unit 4 Lesson 1 - What is Machine Learning

During a classroom discussion, Sarah asked, 'What does STEAM mean in relation to education?'

• Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics

• Science, Technology, Engineering, Agriculture, Mathematics

• Science, Technology, Economics, Arts, Mathematics

• Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Medicine

Jessica received an email that looked like it was from her bank, asking her to click a link and enter her account details. What type of social engineering attack is this?

• Phishing

• Baiting

• Pretexting

• Quid pro quo

Lawrence is learning Blender and wants to know the name of this tool in Blender. What is it?

• Knife Tool

• Extrude Tool

• Loop Cut Tool

• Bevel Tool

Lawrence and Sarah are discussing how their new app can predict user preferences. What is machine learning?

• A type of artificial intelligence that allows software applications to become more accurate at predicting outcomes without being explicitly programmed to do so

• A process of manually coding software to perform specific tasks

• A method of data storage and retrieval

• A type of hardware used in computers to increase processing speed

Gabriela and Danny are discussing the latest advancements in technology. What is the lesson goal for this unit?

• To understand the history of computers

• To be introduced to machine learning

• To learn about computer hardware

• To study programming languages

What was our NOOB (Grade 3) learning objective for this lesson, as discussed by Malek and Hatice?

• How machines learn

• The difference between computer programming and machine learning

• What machine learning is

• How to write algorithms

Albert and Gabriela are learning about machine learning in their class. What is the outcome for a Novice (Grade 4) in this unit?

• Understand what machine learning is

• Understand how machines learn

• Establish the difference between computer programming and machine learning

• Learn about artificial intelligence

Albert and Kevin are discussing their goals for a Master (Grade 5) in this unit. What is their goal?

• Understand what machine learning is

• Understand how machines learn

• Establish the difference between computer programming and machine learning

• Learn about algorithms

Calvin and Danny are discussing computer science topics. Which of the following is a keyword mentioned in their conversation?

• Database

• Algorithm

• Network

• Compiler

Sarah and Calvin are working on a project. What is an algorithm?

• A set of instructions to solve a problem or task.

• A group of interacting, interrelated, or interdependent elements forming a complex whole.

• The ability of a computer or other machine to perform activities that require intelligence.

• A type of computer hardware.