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Lesson Description
Students compare different algorithms to find the best method of sorting a group of unknown weights in order. Students practice a Selection Sort and Quick Sort. Additional variations include:
Insertion SortBubble SortMerge Sort
The lesson also introduces students to the concept of recursion.
Online Resources
Online resources include a step-by-step downloadable Lesson Plan. The webiste also provides a YouTube video, photos, related resrouces, and additional curriculum links.
Introduce students to Binary and Algorthims prior to conducting this Algorithm Sorting Activity
- Subject:
- Computer Science
- Material Type:
- Activity/Lab
- Alternate Assessment
- Diagram/Illustration
- Formative Assessment
- Learning Task
- Lesson Plan
- Reading
- Reference Material
- Simulation
- Provider:
- University of Canterbury, NZ
- Date Added:
- 04/20/2016