Algorithm Characteristics
Grade 2•45 minutes
Learning Objective
I can explain the characteristics of algorithms, such as exactness and termination, and how they are used in everyday tasks like following a recipe.
Practice Questions
This lesson includes 12 practice questions to reinforce learning.
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1. What is an algorithm, and how is it similar to following a recipe?
2. Explain the concept of exactness in algorithms. Why is it important?
3. Describe what termination means in the context of an algorithm. Can you give an example of an algorithm that does not terminate?
...and 9 more questions
Educational Video
What's an algorithm? - David J. Malan
TED-Ed