Timed Practice
TN-CSCI-IB-87234 · v3.-8
Applying Algorithms
IB Diploma · Computer Science · Algorithms · International Baccalaureate
Grade
IB Diploma
Subject
Computer Science
Topic
Algorithms
Subtopic
Applying Algorithms
Curriculum
International Baccalaureate
Difficulty
Core
Time
20 minutes
Total marks
44
Student name
Teacher name
Date
Learning objectives
- Recognise applying algorithms accurately in computer science contexts.
- Explain the underlying rule of applying algorithms in the student's own words.
- Apply applying algorithms 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
- Write your name, your teacher's name and the date in the header.
- Answer every question in the space provided. Continue on the back if needed.
- Show all working — method marks are awarded even when the final answer is wrong.
- Work under exam conditions. You have 20 minutes.
- Complete the reflection box at the end before you hand the sheet in.
Warm-up
Bloom: Remember · 3 marks
Answer quickly. These check you are ready for the topic.
1.State one fact you already know about applying algorithms.
[1]2.Name one fact you already know about applying algorithms.
[1]3.Circle one fact you already know about applying algorithms.
[1]
Recall
Bloom: Remember · 3 marks
Complete from memory. No calculator, no notes.
1.List the key term used in applying algorithms described here: item 1.
[1]2.Label the key term used in applying algorithms described here: item 2.
[1]3.Complete the key term used in applying algorithms described here: item 3.
[1]