What are algorithms?

James Curran, Associate Professor, School of IT, University of Sydney provides some practical examples of algorithms. This clip encourages thinking about the ways in which algorithms can be taught in a range of curriculum areas. The video Problem-solving using algorithms follows up ideas discussed in this clip.

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Year band(s)	1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8, 9-10
Content type	Educational video
Format	Video
Core and overarching concepts	Algorithms
Australian Curriculum Digital Technologies code(s)	AC9TDI2P01 Investigate simple problems for known users that can be solved with digital systems AC9TDI2P02 Follow and describe algorithms involving a sequence of steps, branching (decisions) and iteration (repetition) AC9TDI4P01 Define problems with given design criteria and by co-creating user stories AC9TDI4P02 Follow and describe algorithms involving sequencing, comparison operators (branching) and iteration AC9TDI6P02 Design algorithms involving multiple alternatives (branching) and iteration AC9TDI8P05 Design algorithms involving nested control structures and represent them using flowcharts and pseudocode AC9TDI10P05 Design algorithms involving logical operators and represent them as flowcharts and pseudocode
Keywords	Algorithms, Programming, James Curran
Organisation	ESA
Copyright	Creative Commons BY 4.0