What are algorithms?
James Curran, Associate Professor, School of IT, University of Sydney provides some practical examples of algorithms. This clip encourages thinking about the ways in which algorithms can be taught in a range of curriculum areas. The video Problem-solving using algorithms follows up ideas discussed in this clip.
Additional details
Year band(s) | 1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8, 9-10 |
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Content type | Educational video |
Format | Video |
Core and overarching concepts | Algorithms |
Australian Curriculum Digital Technologies code(s) |
AC9TDI2P01
Investigate simple problems for known users that can be solved with digital systems
AC9TDI2P02
Follow and describe algorithms involving a sequence of steps, branching (decisions) and iteration (repetition)
AC9TDI4P01
Define problems with given design criteria and by co-creating user stories
AC9TDI4P02
Follow and describe algorithms involving sequencing, comparison operators (branching) and iteration
AC9TDI6P02
Design algorithms involving multiple alternatives (branching) and iteration
AC9TDI8P05
Design algorithms involving nested control structures and represent them using flowcharts and pseudocode
AC9TDI10P05
Design algorithms involving logical operators and represent them as flowcharts and pseudocode |
Keywords | Algorithms, Programming, James Curran |
Organisation | ESA |
Copyright | Creative Commons BY 4.0 |
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