CS Unplugged: Finite State Automata
Use the Treasure Hunt— Finite-State Automata offline activity to explore how a computer processes a sequence of symbols. The task uses a pirate treasure map to follow a set of instructions and record the journey using a sequence of symbols. Finite-state automata is used in Computer Science to help a computer process a sequence of characters or events. Support your teaching and learning with video clips and other related resources.
Additional details
| Year band(s) | 3-4, 5-6, 7-8, 9-10 |
|---|---|
| Format | Web page |
| Core and overarching concepts | Computational thinking |
| Keywords | Computational Thinking, Sequences, Patterns, Symbols, Finite-state automata |
| Organisation | University of Canterbury, New Zealand |
| Copyright | Creative Commons BY-NC-SA 4.0 |
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