Lesson Plan

Hard Problems – Traveling Salesperson Problem

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Even computers find this to be a hard problem. In the eighth installment of a 12-part unit, young computer scientists learn about the traveling salesperson problem. They formulate algorithms to solve the problem and find out why it is considered a hard problem.

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Instructional Ideas
  • Have learners conduct a web quest on the history of the traveling salesperson problem
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Pros
  • Includes question prompts for class discussion
  • Lists several extension activities and assessment questions
Cons
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