The Friendship Algorithm

LO: Pupils will understand and explain the theory surrounding algorithms and interface design. Pupils will apply their knowledge to create a ‘friendship algorithm’

Key Concepts: Algorithms Interface design Decomposition AI

Algorithms: Algorithms are a set of instructions to solve a task. All computer programmes are algorithms. Algorithms are one of the four cornerstones of Computer Science.

Interface: The interface is the way the computer communicates with the human. The better the design of the interface the better the communication is. The study of human computer interaction (HCI) is a massive field within computer science.

Decomposition: breaking down a big problem into smaller parts that are easier to solve. The friendship algorithm can be decomposed into several smaller parts. Decomposition is one of the four cornerstones of Computer Science.

AI (Artificial Intelligence): Artificial intelligence involves programming computers to behave in a human like way. The friendship algorithm can be decomposed into several smaller parts. The study of artificial intelligence (AI) is a massive field within computer science.