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TN-CSCI-SAT-26785 · v1.8
Applying Algorithms
SAT · Computer Science · Algorithms · College Board (AP/SAT)
Grade
SAT
Subject
Computer Science
Topic
Algorithms
Subtopic
Applying Algorithms
Curriculum
College Board (AP/SAT)
Difficulty
Higher
Time
45 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.
- Aim to finish in about 45 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.Write down 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.Complete the key term used in applying algorithms described here: item 1.
[1]2.List the key term used in applying algorithms described here: item 2.
[1]3.Define the key term used in applying algorithms described here: item 3.
[1]