Introduction to Algorithms and Efficiency
Students will be introduced to the concept of algorithms, their importance, and the initial idea of measuring their efficiency.
Key Questions
- Explain what an algorithm is and why it is crucial in computer science.
- Analyze different ways to measure the 'efficiency' of an algorithm.
- Predict how a simple algorithm's performance might change with increasing input size.
CBSE Learning Outcomes
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