Review: Algorithm

What is an algorithm?

• A random guess

• A set of directions

• A step-by-step set of instructions to complete a task

What is the first step in the algorithm to brush your teeth?

• Rinse your mouth

• Pick up the toothbrush

• Apply toothpaste

What is the first thing you do in an algorithm to wash your hands?

• Apply soap

• Scrub your hands

• Dry your hands

In a simple algorithm for making a toast, what comes after taking two slices of bread?

• Put the bread in a toaster

• Add jam

• Wait for the toast to pop

What do you need to do after applying soap in an algorithm to wash your hands?

• Rinse your hands

• Dry your hands

• Scrub your hands

What would happen if you skipped a step in an algorithm to bake a cake?

• The cake would still bake fine

• The cake might not turn out right

• The cake would be perfectly baked

What is the first step in an algorithm for putting on a jacket?

• Zip up the jacket

• Pick up the jacket

• Put on one sleeve

Arrange the steps in the proper algorithm for making toast.

• Spread butter on your toast

• Take a bite and enjoy

• Get two slices of bread

• Wait for the toast to pop up

• Put the bread in the toaster