Algorithms 2.1

Algorithms 2.1

1. Abstraction

   • representing 'real world' problems in a computer using variables and symbols and removing unnecessary elements from the problem

2. Decomposition

   • breaking down a large problem into smaller sub-problems.

3. Algorithmic Thinking

   • identifying the steps involved in solving a problem.

4. Computational thinking

   • The use of computers to solve problems. Development of algorithms to solve problems. Using abstraction, decomposition and algorithmic thinking

5. Linear search

   • Each item in the list is checked in order.

6. Binary search

   • An ordered list is divided in 2 with each comparison