Question

step 2 & 3: plan the steps & identify decisions
do this:

• decompose the task into smaller steps.
• use the different colored sticky notes to identify:
• process (e.g., identify student interests, check students available time, etc)
• decision points (e.g., does the activity align with the students interest? etc)

answer the questions below:

1. what smaller steps does your algorithm need to follow?
2. what decision points will your algorithm include?
3. what outcomes will result from each decision point?

Explanation:

Step1: Analyze task - related to algorithm design

The task is about designing an algorithm, which involves breaking it into steps and identifying decision - points.

Step2: Answer question 1

Let's assume the task is to match students with activities. Smaller steps could be: 1. Gather student information (name, age, interests). 2. Compile a list of available activities. 3. Compare student interests with activity requirements.

Step3: Answer question 2

Decision points could be: 1. Does the student have the necessary skills for the activity? 2. Is the activity time - compatible with the student's schedule?

Step4: Answer question 3

For the decision "Does the student have the necessary skills for the activity?": If yes, the student is a potential candidate for the activity; if no, the student is excluded from that activity. For "Is the activity time - compatible with the student's schedule?": If yes, the activity is added to the student's possible options; if no, the activity is removed from consideration.

Answer:

1. Gather student information, Compile list of activities, Compare interests and requirements.
2. Does the student have necessary skills?, Is the activity time - compatible?
3. For "Does the student have necessary skills?": Yes - potential candidate, No - excluded. For "Is the activity time - compatible?": Yes - added to options, No - removed from consideration.