Algorithms and Programming

Problem: Cheong Choon Ng entrepreneur of loom bands would like to give makers of loom bracelets the exact number of bands needed for specific wrist sizes. He would like you to create an algorithm for this. Learning Objective  To recognize the importance of an algorithm in computer programming Success Criteria  Create an algorithm for a specific problem using Technology  Test an algorithm to ensure it works by creating a flowchart

Starter

Definition of an algorithm An algorithm is a sequence of steps to solve a given problem or execute a given task. Example: A simple algorithm for going to school An algorithm is a sequence of steps to solve a given problem or execute a given task. Example: A simple algorithm for going to school

Thought Shower - Research  In your teams create a thought shower to gather information you need for solving the problem  Use the sheet of paper provided to record your thoughts  You can use MEDs to gather research for example how to make a loom  There is a loom bracelet and loom bands to support you  In your teams create a thought shower to gather information you need for solving the problem  Use the sheet of paper provided to record your thoughts  You can use MEDs to gather research for example how to make a loom  There is a loom bracelet and loom bands to support you Problem: Cheong Choon Ng entrepreneur of loom bands would like to give makers of loom bracelets the exact number of bands needed for specific wrist sizes. He would like you to create an algorithm for this.

Excel Task  Using you research from your thought shower create a spreadsheet to:  Calculate the number of looms needed for a specific wrist size  Calculate the number of looms needed to make a repeated or symmetrical loom  Remember to use formulas and functions  Using you research from your thought shower create a spreadsheet to:  Calculate the number of looms needed for a specific wrist size  Calculate the number of looms needed to make a repeated or symmetrical loom  Remember to use formulas and functions

Flow chart  A flow chart is used to represent the finer level of detail of processing required for an algorithm  Create a flow chart for the problem identified using the template provided on Word  Dry run your algorithm – this is a mental run through of the algorithm, a step at a time, to see what it does – ask a peer to test your flow chart  A flow chart is used to represent the finer level of detail of processing required for an algorithm  Create a flow chart for the problem identified using the template provided on Word  Dry run your algorithm – this is a mental run through of the algorithm, a step at a time, to see what it does – ask a peer to test your flow chart

Video  Create a video to provide a user with instructions on how to create a loom  You must dry run your video on a user to make sure it is clear and makes a loom bracelet  Create a video to provide a user with instructions on how to create a loom  You must dry run your video on a user to make sure it is clear and makes a loom bracelet