What is an Algorithm?
Understanding algorithms as a set of precise instructions to solve a problem or complete a task.
Key Questions
- Explain how a recipe is an example of an algorithm.
- Design a simple algorithm to make a sandwich.
- Compare different algorithms for the same task and evaluate their efficiency.
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