Tuesday, 4 September 2012

Weds 5th - year 13 intro to D1

LEARNING OBJECTIVE: Use and understand algorithms givern in words or a flowchart

SUCCESS CRITERIA: You will be able to follow an algodithm and explain what process the alorith is taking you thorugh.

ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITY: - the Happy Algorithm
Step 1: Write down any integer
Step 2: Square its digits and find the sum of the squares
Step 3: if you answer is one your starting number is 'Happy' If not 1 goto to step 1 with this new number.

NB If you get stuck in a cycle without reaching 1 the starting number is 'Not Happy'

LESSON: Work thorugh this Lesson and this lesson on Algorithms and Flowcharts.

PLENARY: Feedback from onscreen work.

HOMEWORK: Ex 1A and 1B

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