Algorithm Characteristics

Grade 145 min

Learning Objective

I can identify the key characteristics of algorithms, such as being clear, precise, and having a specific order.

Lesson Flow

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5 min

Characteristics of Algorithm

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Practice

14 min

7 questions β€’ Short answer

Exit Ticket

5 min

β€œDescribe what it means for an algorithm to be clear and precise. Give an example of a clear instruction you might include in an algorithm for making a sandwich. Explain why it is important for an algorithm to have a specific order. Provide an example of an algorithm that shows a specific order of steps for tying your shoelaces.”

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