
Computational Thinking: Algorithmic Thinking
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- Q1What is an algorithm?Patterns and trends used to solve a problemA programming languageA set of step-by-step instructions to resolve a problem60s
- Q2Which of these is NOT an example of an algorithmA letter for being lateThe directions to the parkA recipe for cookies60s
- Q3What may be the consequence of a BAD algorithm?More than likely no consequenceThe problem is solvedThe problem may not be resolved60s
- Q4What makes a GOOD algorithm?general statementsrepeat statementsclear instructions with a beginning and end60s
- Q5Which algorithm will NOT work?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
- Q6Which step should go at the beginning of this algorithm?poke hole in soildirty teethput foot in shoe60s
- Q7Direct bee-bot to the flowerUsers re-arrange answers into correct orderJumble60s
- Q8Complete the algorithm in the correct order.Users re-arrange answers into correct orderJumble60s