DLCS18.8.5

Digital Literacy and Computer Science (2018) Grade(s): 8

DLCS18.8.5
Discuss the efficiency of an algorithm or technology used to solve complex problems.

Unpacked Content

Knowledge

Students know:

that many solutions exist to solve a problem.

Skills

Students are able to:

communicate their opinion on the efficiency of problem solving methods.

Understanding

Students understand that:

while many solutions exist for a problem, some are better suited to meet specific needs, such as efficiency.

Aligned Learning Resources

Computer Science Discoveries Unit 1 Chapter 1 Lesson 1: Intro to Problem Solving

Computer Science Discoveries Unit 1 Chapter 1 Lesson 3: Exploring Problem Solving

Computer Science Discoveries Unit 3 Chapter 1 Lesson 2: Plotting Shapes (18-19)

Computer Science Discoveries Unit 3 Chapter 1 Lesson 3: Drawing in Game Lab (18-19)

Computer Science Discoveries Unit 3 Chapter 2 Lesson 15: Velocity (18-19)

Computer Science Discoveries Unit 3 Chapter 2 Lesson 17: Complex Sprite Movement (18-19)

Computer Science Discoveries Unit 3 Chapter 2 Lesson 18: Collisions (18-19)

Computer Science Discoveries Unit 3 Chapter 2 Lesson 19: Functions (18-19)

Computer Science Discoveries Unit 3 Chapter 2 Lesson 20: The Game Design Process (18-19)

Computer Science Discoveries Unit 6 Chapter 2 Lesson 15: Circuits and Physical Prototypes (18-19)

Music & Sound

Computational Thinking

Divide and Conquer

Line Drawing

Finite State Automata

How Do Algorithms Predict Criminal Behavior?

Robots: Crash Course Computer Science #37

Design by Adaptive Theme