Algorithm Analysis and Optimization · Algorithms & Programming

Recursive Problem Solving

Mastering the divide and conquer approach to solve complex problems by breaking them into smaller sub problems.

Key Questions

  1. 1How do you determine if a problem is better solved through recursion or iteration?
  2. 2What role does the base case play in preventing infinite execution?
  3. 3How can we visualize the execution stack of a recursive function?

Ontario Curriculum Expectations

ON: Programming Concepts and Skills - Grade 12ON: Algorithm Analysis - Grade 12
Grade: Grade 12
Subject: Computer Science
Unit: Algorithm Analysis and Optimization
Period: Algorithms & Programming

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