Digital Literacy and Computer Science (2018) Grade(s): 09-12

DLCS18.HS.4

Use and adapt classic algorithms to solve computational problems.

COS Examples

Examples: Sorting, searching, shortest path, and data compression.

Unpacked Content

Knowledge

Students know:
  • classic algorithms exist that can be used and adapted to meet one's needs.
  • that it can be easier to alter code than to create it from scratch.

Skills

Students are able to:
  • use and adapt classic algorithms to solve computational problems.

Understanding

Students understand that:
  • algorithms can be altered to fit another use than originally designed for.
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