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Introduces the class to the idea of searching a list by building a script. Learners modify a guessing game script that will find a number in a list.
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Concepts
Instructional Ideas
- Create a long list of numbers that is sorted and the same list that is unsorted; have the class physically search through both lists to find a number to determine which is easier
- Develop a list that has missing data for participants to test their search algorithms
Classroom Considerations
- Uses a script that was built in a previous unit
- The first resource in a unit of seven
Pros
- Includes preloaded scripts to start
- Provides a real example of why a search algorithm would be helpful
Cons
- None