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Year 10

AQA

Searching and sorting algorithms

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Linear search

I can explain why computers need to search data and perform a linear search to find the position of an item in a list.

1 Slide deck

1 Worksheet

2 Quizzes

1 Video

Binary search

I can identify when a binary search can be used and perform its steps on a set of data.

1 Slide deck

1 Worksheet

2 Quizzes

1 Video

Comparing searching algorithms

I can compare and contrast linear and binary search and trace the code for both searching algorithms.

1 Slide deck

1 Worksheet

2 Quizzes

1 Video

Bubble sort

I can perform a bubble sort to order data in a list.

1 Slide deck

1 Worksheet

2 Quizzes

1 Video

Merge sort

I can perform a merge sort to order a list.

1 Slide deck

1 Worksheet

2 Quizzes

1 Video

Code sorting algorithms

I can trace code for a sorting algorithm to identify factors which may impact efficiency.

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1 Worksheet

2 Quizzes

1 Video

Practice searching and sorting algorithms

I can identify errors in flowcharts representing searching and sorting algorithms.

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1 Worksheet

2 Quizzes

1 Video

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