The Logic of Machines · Algorithms & Programming

Designing Algorithms

Creating step by step instructions for a computer to follow using branching and iteration.

Key Questions

  1. 1What are the trade-offs of this approach compared to others?
  2. 2How can we ensure an algorithm is efficient and error free?
  3. 3In what ways do algorithms influence the decisions we make every day?

ACARA Content Descriptions

AC9TDI8P02
Year: Year 7
Subject: Technologies
Unit: The Logic of Machines
Period: Algorithms & Programming

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