3_1_1 Representing Algorithms

You should be able to:

  • Understand and explain the term algorithm
  • Understand and explain the term decomposition
  • Understand and explain the term abstraction
  • Use a systematic approach to problem solving and algorithm creation representing those algorithms using pseudo-code and flowcharts.
  • Explain simple algorithms in terms of their inputs, processing and outputs.
  • Determine the purpose of simple algorithms.

REVISE:

These learning outcomes have already been covered in:

Re-visit these areas to support your revision.

TEST:

  1. Download and print the test paper here: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B5fLtQ0Xgr2PZG53QVZMV0hUdWM
  2. Try the mock test yourself.
  3. Use the 3.1.1 Walking Talking Mock below to guide you through answering the questions.
  4. Find out more about COMMAND WORDS here: http://www.aqa.org.uk/resources/science/as-and-a-level/biology-7401-7402/teach/command-words

Programming Task

Task

Program the algorithm that you created for question 4.

Annotate the code.

SOURCE RECOGNITION - PLEASE NOTE: The examination examples used in these walking talking mocks are samples from AQA from their non-confidential section of the public site. They also contain questions designed by TeachIT for AQA as part of the publicly available lesson materials.