CAMBRIDGE IGCSE 0478
Module 8
Section 7: Algorithm Design & Problem-Solving
Program Development Life Cycle (PDLC), IPOS decomposition, ISO flowcharts, algorithm comprehension, linear search, bubble sort, totalling/counting, validation/verification, test data, and trace tables.
17 lessons
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240 mins total
Module Lessons
17 lessons
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7.0 Module Overview: Algorithm Design and Problem-Solving
5 mins
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Open Theory
1
Program Development Life Cycle (Analysis, Design, Coding, Testing)
10 mins
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Open Theory
2
System Decomposition & Structure Charts
15 mins
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Open Theory
3
Cambridge Pseudocode Standards & Identifier Tables
15 mins
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Open Theory
4
Flowchart Symbols & Decision Logic
15 mins
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Open Theory
5
Totalling, Counting & Sentinel Input Loops
10 mins
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Open Theory
6
Finding Maximum, Minimum & Calculating Average
10 mins
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Open Theory
7
Mean and Empty Data
10 mins
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Open Theory
8
Linear Search Algorithm on 1D Arrays
10 mins
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Open Theory
9
Bubble Sort Algorithm with Swap Optimization
20 mins
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Open Theory
10
Data Validation Checks (Range, Length, Type, Presence)
15 mins
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Open Theory
11
Data Verification Methods (Double Entry & Visual Check)
15 mins
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Open Theory
12
Designing Test Data (Normal, Boundary, Extreme, Erroneous)
15 mins
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Open Theory
13
Trace Tables & Algorithm Dry-Run Execution
10 mins
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Open Theory
14
Error Detection, Debugging & Algorithm Correction
15 mins
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Open Theory
15
Mixed Practice: Algorithms
20 mins
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Open Theory
16
Independent Scenario: Monitoring Readings
30 mins
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Open Theory