Listen "Unit 1 - Lesson 18 - Putting it all together"
Episode Synopsis
Welcome to our final episode on Standard Algorithms! Today, we're bringing everything we've learned together in Period 18: Application. Our goal is to help you apply various standard algorithms to solve a multi-faceted problem. 🧑💻Putting it all TogetherWe'll be tackling a more complex problem that requires combining different algorithms we've already covered. We'll introduce Task 9, Problem 2 from the "Software Design and Development Booklet v1.4.pdf". This task challenges you to find the highest score from a set of parallel arrays, then use that information to identify the corresponding name. Alternatively, we'll discuss Task 1d from the "Kings Park Booklet.pdf", which involves finding both the lowest and highest scores along with the pupil names using parallel arrays.This will be a hands-on session where you'll be tasked with integrating multiple standard algorithms. This will likely involve using a "Find Maximum" or "Find Minimum" algorithm to locate the score, then using the index from that operation to retrieve the correct name from a parallel array. This process demonstrates the power of combining simple algorithms to solve more complex problems.Hands-on Practice & Assessment ✍️For those who need a little extra guidance, we'll provide pseudocode steps for combining the algorithms. We'll also offer examples of how to link the index of the max/min score back to the name in the parallel array. By the end of this episode, you'll see how foundational concepts—like parallel arrays and standard algorithms—can be combined to solve real-world programming challenges. You'll be assessed on your ability to successfully complete the assigned task, showcasing your mastery of these concepts.
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