The Art of Programming · Summer Term
2D Arrays (Tables)
Working with two-dimensional arrays to represent tabular data.
Key Questions
- Explain how a 2D array can model a spreadsheet or a game board.
- Construct a program that uses a 2D array to store and access data in rows and columns.
- Analyze scenarios where a 2D array is more suitable than a 1D array for data organization.
National Curriculum Attainment Targets
GCSE: Computing - Data Structures
Year: Year 10
Subject: Computing
Unit: The Art of Programming
Period: Summer Term
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