🤖 Part 1: Understanding Algorithms

1. What is an algorithm? Circle the best answer:

A type of computer

A set of step-by-step instructions

A mathematical equation

A drawing tool

2. Fill in the blanks with directional words:

To make a sandwich, first take two pieces of bread. Then spread butter on _______ slice. Next, add filling and place the _______ slice on top. Finally, cut the sandwich in _______.

3. Why is the order of steps important in an algorithm?

🎨 Part 2: Pattern Creation Algorithms

4. Look at this pattern: ★ ● ★ ● ★ ● Write the algorithm (step-by-step instructions) to create this pattern:

5. Create your own pattern using these symbols: △ ◇ ○ Draw your pattern here:

6. Now write the algorithm for your pattern:

🗺️ Part 3: Movement Algorithms

7. Match the directional words with their Te Reo Māori translations:

1. Forwards

2. Backwards

3. Left

4. Right

A. Whakamatau

B. Whakamauī

C. Whakamua

D. Whakamuri

8. You are at START and need to reach FINISH. Write an algorithm using these directions: forward, backward, left, right, turn left, turn right

Algorithm steps:

🔧 Part 4: Debugging Algorithms

9. This algorithm has an error. Can you spot it and fix it? Goal: Draw a square Algorithm: 1. Draw a line forward 2. Turn right 3. Draw a line forward 4. Turn right 5. Draw a line forward

What's wrong with this algorithm?

Write the corrected algorithm:

10. Check all the things that make a good algorithm:

Clear, simple steps

Steps in the correct order

Very long sentences

Easy for others to follow

Confusing language

All necessary steps included