Algorithms - Lesson 2

In this lesson we are going to look at a particular sorting algorithm called Bubble Sort.

Sorting algorithms are algorithms that are used to sort items into a specific order, usually descending or ascending in size.

Lesson Objectives and Outcomes

Explain what the sorting algorithm is and how the bubble sort algorithm works (band 4)

Apply your understanding by giving an specific example of how a bubble sort can be used (band 5)

Link your work today with examples of how algorithms are used day to day (band 6)

Your Tasks!

1.  Open a new post on your ordinary lesson blog (not your assessment one!).

2.  Title it the same as this one.

3.  Copy / paste, or write out, the lesson objectives from this post onto your post.

4.  Click on this link and watch the video  Bubble Sort Video

5.  On your post, under your lesson objectives and outcomes, explain in detail how you would sort the class into a line in height order, smallest at the start.

6.  Check the lesson objectives and outcomes, and under your explanation, write down what band you think you have achieved and why.

7.  Publish this post.    Now go back to your Google Drawing flowchart from last lesson (find it in your Drive) and finish it off.  it will update automatically on your last lesson's post so you don't have to re-share or anything like that!