Lesson Plan

Fun with Sorting

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Who knew sorting could be so much fun? Scholars participate in a sorting activity where they develop questions to place a list of numbers in order. They consider how these questions can be used as an algorithm.

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Instructional Ideas
  • Have the class brainstorm applications of sorting algorithms as a journal entry
Classroom Considerations
  • Some materials are necessary for the activity
  • Lesson guide suggests two sessions of 90 minutes each
Pros
  • Diagrams support understanding of procedure
  • Includes tables for groups to fill in their results
Cons
  • None