Algorithmic Foundations and Complexity · Algorithms & Programming

Search and Sort Efficiency

Analyze and implement classic algorithms like binary search, quicksort, and mergesort to understand performance trade-offs.

Key Questions

  1. 1How does the structure of data influence the choice of a sorting algorithm?
  2. 2What are the trade-offs between memory usage and execution speed in large datasets?
  3. 3How can we mathematically predict if an algorithm will scale to millions of users?

Ontario Curriculum Expectations

ON: Algorithms and Data Structures - Grade 11ON: Programming Concepts and Skills - Grade 11
Grade: Grade 11
Subject: Computer Science
Unit: Algorithmic Foundations and Complexity
Period: Algorithms & Programming

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