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Algorithms review

In this lesson, we will practise and cement our knowledge of what we they have learnt in the algorithms unit. The worksheets contain a range of questions on flow charts, searching algorithms, and sorting algorithms that will help prepare us for the summative assessment for the unit.

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

Q1.'The merge sort algorithm has two parts: splitting items and merging items'

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Q2.The first part of a merge sort it to repeatedly split a list in half until all the elements are in a list by themselves.

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Q3.Each stage of the merge sort algorithm can be shown in two parts: splitting the items and merging pairs of lists.

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Q4.The merge sort algorithm is less complex to implement than bubble sort.

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Q5.The advantage to merge sort is that it requires more memory, often due to the new lists that need to be created.

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Q6."Executing a merge sort takes up extra space in memory, as new lists are made each time a list is split or two lists are combined."

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Q7."A merge sort algorithm is usually slower to execute but more easier to write than bubble sort."

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Q8."Merge sort is an efficient divide and conquer algorithm that can perform well in real-world use."

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

Q1.'The merge sort algorithm has two parts: splitting items and merging items'

1/8

Q2.The first part of a merge sort it to repeatedly split a list in half until all the elements are in a list by themselves.

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Q3.Each stage of the merge sort algorithm can be shown in two parts: splitting the items and merging pairs of lists.

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Q4.The merge sort algorithm is less complex to implement than bubble sort.

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Q5.The advantage to merge sort is that it requires more memory, often due to the new lists that need to be created.

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Q6."Executing a merge sort takes up extra space in memory, as new lists are made each time a list is split or two lists are combined."

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Q7."A merge sort algorithm is usually slower to execute but more easier to write than bubble sort."

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Q8."Merge sort is an efficient divide and conquer algorithm that can perform well in real-world use."

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Algorithms Review

This quiz is to assess your learning from this lesson. Read the description below and select which term it is referring to:

Q1.‘Split data until each item is in a list of its own and then combine pairs of lists repeatedly so that the items are in order.’

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Q2.‘Move through a list repeatedly, comparing items next to each other and swapping them if they are in the wrong order.’

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Q3.Analyse the flow chart below. Which algorithm does this represent?

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Q4.What does the initial value of -1 indicate?

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Q5.Which sort splits data repeatedly until each item is in a list of its own

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Q6.Which sort creates a new list each time two lists are combined

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Q7.An advantage of merge sort over bubble sort is that it is faster to sort large lists and lists that are less ordered.

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Q8.Bubble sort can be quicker than merge sort on smaller lists and lists that are mostly in order.

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Algorithms Review

This quiz is to assess your learning from this lesson. Read the description below and select which term it is referring to:

Q1.‘Split data until each item is in a list of its own and then combine pairs of lists repeatedly so that the items are in order.’

1/8

Q2.‘Move through a list repeatedly, comparing items next to each other and swapping them if they are in the wrong order.’

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Q3.Analyse the flow chart below. Which algorithm does this represent?

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Q4.What does the initial value of -1 indicate?

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Q5.Which sort splits data repeatedly until each item is in a list of its own

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Q6.Which sort creates a new list each time two lists are combined

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Q7.An advantage of merge sort over bubble sort is that it is faster to sort large lists and lists that are less ordered.

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Q8.Bubble sort can be quicker than merge sort on smaller lists and lists that are mostly in order.

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Lesson summary: Algorithms review

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