Computer Science

Representing algorithms

Computational thinking

Tracing algorithms

Linear search

Binary search

Comparing searching algorithms

Bubble sort

Insertion sort

Coding sorting algorithms

Merge sort

Algorithms review

Algorithms

'Can be used to visually represent an algorithm or program.'

'Are used for the start and end of subroutines or programs.'

'An input or output is represented by a...'

'Are used to show the direction and flow of the program'

‘The process of removing unnecessary information and focusing on the important details, allowing you to develop a general idea of what the problem is and how to solve it.’

'The process of breaking problems down into smaller, more manageable parts.'

'A systematic approach to solving problems.'

'The process of developing an algorithm to solve a problem.'

This lesson will be removed by the end of the Spring Term 2026.

Representing algorithms

Lesson outcome

This lesson will be removed by the end of the Spring Term 2026.