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TN-CSCI-GR9-31152 · v3.4

Algorithms in Exam Questions

Grade 9 · Computer Science · Algorithms · AQA

Grade

Grade 9

Subject

Computer Science

Topic

Algorithms

Subtopic

Algorithms in Exam Questions

Curriculum

AQA

Difficulty

Core

Time

20 minutes

Total marks

54

Student name

Teacher name

Date

Learning objectives

  • Recognise algorithms in exam questions accurately in computer science contexts.
  • Explain the underlying rule of algorithms in exam questions in the student's own words.
  • Apply algorithms in exam questions to multi-step and unfamiliar problems.
  • Justify a chosen method and identify errors in another student's work.

Skills assessed

  • Fluency and recall
  • Method and setting out
  • Reasoning and justification
  • Problem solving in context
  • Self-assessment

Instructions

  1. Write your name, your teacher's name and the date in the header.
  2. Answer every question in the space provided. Continue on the back if needed.
  3. Show all working — method marks are awarded even when the final answer is wrong.
  4. Aim to finish in about 20 minutes.
  5. Complete the reflection box at the end before you hand the sheet in.

Warm-up

Bloom: Remember · 4 marks

Answer quickly. These check you are ready for the topic.

  1. 1.Circle one fact you already know about algorithms in exam questions.

    [1]
  2. 2.Write down one fact you already know about algorithms in exam questions.

    [1]
  3. 3.State one fact you already know about algorithms in exam questions.

    [1]
  4. 4.Circle one fact you already know about algorithms in exam questions.

    [1]

Recall

Bloom: Remember · 4 marks

Complete from memory. No calculator, no notes.

  1. 1.Define the key term used in algorithms in exam questions described here: item 1.

    [1]
  2. 2.Define the key term used in algorithms in exam questions described here: item 2.

    [1]
  3. 3.Complete the key term used in algorithms in exam questions described here: item 3.

    [1]
  4. 4.List the key term used in algorithms in exam questions described here: item 4.

    [1]

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Algorithms in Exam Questions

Basic Practice

Bloom: Understand · 5 marks

Work through each item. Show the step you used.

  1. 1.Match part 1 using the rule for algorithms in exam questions.

    [1]
  2. 2.Identify part 2 using the rule for algorithms in exam questions.

    [1]
  3. 3.Complete part 3 using the rule for algorithms in exam questions.

    [1]
  4. 4.Work out part 4 using the rule for algorithms in exam questions.

    [1]
  5. 5.Work out part 5 using the rule for algorithms in exam questions.

    [1]

Guided Practice

Bloom: Understand · 8 marks

The first step is given. Finish the reasoning.

  1. 1.Complete the method for part 1. Step 1 has been started for you.

    [2]
  2. 2.Complete the method for part 2. Step 1 has been started for you.

    [2]
  3. 3.Complete the method for part 3. Step 1 has been started for you.

    [2]
  4. 4.Using the first step given, finish part 4. Step 1 has been started for you.

    [2]

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Algorithms in Exam Questions

Independent Practice

Bloom: Apply · 10 marks

No scaffolding. Set out your full method.

  1. 1.Determine part 1 on algorithms in exam questions without help.

    [2]
  2. 2.Work out fully part 2 on algorithms in exam questions without help.

    [2]
  3. 3.Solve part 3 on algorithms in exam questions without help.

    [2]
  4. 4.Work out fully part 4 on algorithms in exam questions without help.

    [2]
  5. 5.Work out fully part 5 on algorithms in exam questions without help.

    [2]

Challenge Questions

Bloom: Analyse · 9 marks

Harder items. Attempt every one, even partially.

  1. 1.Find and justify the statement in part 1 about algorithms in exam questions.

    [3]
  2. 2.Find and justify the statement in part 2 about algorithms in exam questions.

    [3]
  3. 3.Find and justify the statement in part 3 about algorithms in exam questions.

    [3]

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Algorithms in Exam Questions

Real-life Application

Bloom: Apply · 6 marks

Use the skill in context. State units in your answer.

  1. 1.Apply a real computer science situation that depends on algorithms in exam questions.

    [3]
  2. 2.Apply a real computer science situation that depends on algorithms in exam questions.

    [3]

Critical Thinking

Bloom: Evaluate · 8 marks

Explain your reasoning in full sentences.

  1. 1.Explain why a student's method for algorithms in exam questions is or is not efficient.

    [4]
  2. 2.Evaluate whether a student's method for algorithms in exam questions is or is not efficient.

    [4]

Reflection

Bloom: Create · 0 marks

Not marked. Answer honestly — this guides your next worksheet.

  1. 1.Record how confident you feel with algorithms in exam questions and what you will practise next.

    [—]
  2. 2.Record how confident you feel with algorithms in exam questions and what you will practise next.

    [—]

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