Introduction to Big O Notation
Students are introduced to Big O notation as a formal way to describe the asymptotic behavior of algorithms.
Key Questions
- Explain the significance of Big O notation in comparing algorithm efficiency.
- Analyze the Big O complexity of simple algorithms like linear search.
- Predict how an algorithm's runtime will scale with increasing input size based on its Big O.
Common Core State Standards
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