University of Canterbury
University of Canterbury: Cs Unplugged: Searching Algorithms
Explore the main algorithms that are used as the basis for keyword searching on computers, using different variations on the game of battleships.
University of Canterbury
University of Canterbury: Cs Unplugged: Sorting Algorithms
Many clever algorithms have been devised for sorting values into order efficiently. In this activity students compare different algorithms to sort weights to simulate how computers devise sorted lists.
Code.org
Code.org: Cs Fundamentals: Happy Maps
The bridge from algorithms to programming can be a short one if learners understand the difference between planning out a sequence and encoding that sequence into the appropriate language. This activity will help students gain experience...
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Nctm: Figure This: Monday's Child
Do you know what day of the week were you born? You can find the exact day when you try this math challenge that explores problem solving with algorithms. Find out how scientist and statisticians use algorithms in their jobs. A one page...