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What is an Algorithm?

Understanding algorithms as a set of precise instructions to solve a problem or complete a task.

National Curriculum Attainment TargetsKS2: Computing - Programming and Algorithms

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Understanding algorithms as a set of precise instructions to solve a problem or complete a task.

Key Questions

  1. Explain how a recipe is an example of an algorithm.
  2. Design a simple algorithm to make a sandwich.
  3. Compare different algorithms for the same task and evaluate their efficiency.