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Computational Thinking: Algorithmic Thinking

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  • Q1
    What is an algorithm?
    Patterns and trends used to solve a problem
    A programming language
    A set of step-by-step instructions to resolve a problem
    60s
  • Q2
    Which of these is NOT an example of an algorithm
    A letter for being late
    The directions to the park
    A recipe for cookies
    60s
  • Q3
    What may be the consequence of a BAD algorithm?
    More than likely no consequence
    The problem is solved
    The problem may not be resolved
    60s
  • Q4
    What makes a GOOD algorithm?
    general statements
    repeat statements
    clear instructions with a beginning and end
    60s
  • Q5
    Which algorithm will NOT work?
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    Start with a square. Put a triangle below the square. Put a triangle to the right of the square.
    Start with a square. Put a triangle to the right of the square. Put a triangle below the square.
    Start with a square. Put a triangle below. Put a square right of the triangle.
    60s
  • Q6
    Which step should go at the beginning of this algorithm?
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    poke hole in soil
    dirty teeth
    put foot in shoe
    60s
  • Q7
    Direct bee-bot to the flower
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    Users re-arrange answers into correct order
    Jumble
    60s
  • Q8
    Complete the algorithm in the correct order.
    Users re-arrange answers into correct order
    Jumble
    60s

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