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Algorithm:

Exploring Their
Purpose and
Creation
YEAR 9 - LESSON 1
Starter Activity: Everyday Algorithms

• Think about your morning


routine
• Write down the steps you
follow to get ready for school
• Share your "algorithm" with a
partner
• Discuss: How are your routines
similar or different?
Solution
1.Alarm
2.Pray
3.Brush
4.Bath
5.dressed
6.breakfast
7.backpack
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LESSON OBJECTIVES Y it
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-A equ trol es
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-S o n t u r
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Students will be able to:


- Define algorithms and explain their importance in
computing
- Identify real-world examples of algorithms
- Create simple algorithms to solve basic problems
What is an Algorithm?
Definition: A step-by-step procedure for solving a problem
or accomplishing a task
• Key characteristics:
•Clear and unambiguous instructions
•Finite number of steps
•Produces a result or solves a problem
• Examples: Recipes, assembly instructions, mathematical
formulas
Representing Algorithm

FLOWCHART PROGRAM PSEUDOCOD


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Why Are Algorithms
Important?

Provide efficient solutions to complex problems


Form the foundation of computer programming
Enable automation of tasks
Help in decision-making processes
Used in various fields: mathematics, science,
engineering, and everyday life
Real-World Examples

1. Search Engines
•Example: Google's PageRank algorithm ranks web pages based on their relevance and
importance to user queries. It considers various factors, such as the number of links to a
page and the quality of those links.

2. Route Optimization
•Example: GPS navigation systems, like Google Maps, use algorithms to find the fastest
route to a destination by considering current traffic conditions, distances, and road types.

3. Sorting Algorithms
•Example: The Quick Sort algorithm is widely used in computer science to arrange data in a
specific order (ascending or descending). It is efficient for sorting large datasets.
Pop Questions
1. Which of the following best describes the purpose of an
algorithm?
a) To create visually appealing designs
b) To solve problems and perform tasks efficiently
c) To store large amounts of data
d) To connect computers in a network
2. What is the primary goal of algorithm analysis?
a) To determine the algorithm's color scheme
b) To measure the algorithm's efficiency and resource usage
c) To count the number of lines in the code
d) To name the algorithm creatively
Components of an Algorithm

1.Input: Data or information provided to


the algorithm
2.Process: Steps to manipulate the input
3.Output: Result or solution produced by
the algorithm
4.Control structures: Decision-making
and repetition elements
Answer Key:

1.b 6.a
2.b 7.c
3.c 8.b
4.c 9.b
5.c 10. b
Types of Algorithms(Research more….)

• Sorting algorithms: Arrange data in a specific order


• Search algorithms: Find specific items in a dataset
• Recursive algorithms: Solve problems by breaking
them into smaller, similar subproblems
• Greedy algorithms: Make locally optimal choices at
each step
• Dynamic programming algorithms: Solve complex
problems by breaking them into simpler subproblems

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