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Computing•Computational Thinking

Algorithms

Upper Primary 6 questions
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What algorithms means

Understand step-by-step instructions and flowcharts.

Worked example

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Question

What is an algorithm?

  • A type of computer
  • A step-by-step set of instructions to solve a problem
  • A programming language
  • A hardware component
Answer: A step-by-step set of instructions to solve a problem

Working: An algorithm is a precise sequence of steps that solves a problem.

Curriculum and exam alignment

Ghana GES Basic 4 to 6 syllabusGroundwork for the BECE

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Related skills

Other Computational Thinking skills in Computing, at the same point in the course.

Other Computing topics

Computer BasicsProgrammingDigital LiteracySHS ICTUniversity ComputingClever Machines

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Exams that assess algorithms

Upper Primary work on this skill feeds directly into these exam papers. Each page lists the Computing topics that appear on it.

GESGES practice questionsFree GES practice across the subjects at this stage, with worked answers.BECEBECE practice questionsListed as a related subject on the BECE practice page.

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