GCSE Computer Science: Searching and Sorting Algorithms

Categories: Computer Science, GCSE
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About Course

Master the standard searching and sorting algorithms for GCSE Computer Science: linear search, binary search, bubble sort, merge sort and insertion sort. Remi the revision owl traces each algorithm step by step on real data, compares their strengths and weaknesses, and shows how to tackle trace and “explain” questions.

Tutwoo Kids is independent and is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the Department for Education, Ofqual or any exam board. This course supports learning alongside school; it is not a qualification and certificates are not GCSE results. GCSEs in England are graded 9 to 1, and specifications differ between exam boards, so always check your own board’s specification and follow your teacher’s advice.

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What Will You Learn?

  • Trace linear and binary search on a list of data Explain why binary search needs sorted data and why it is efficient Trace bubble sort, merge sort and insertion sort pass by pass Compare algorithms and choose a suitable one for a task

Course Content

Course Lessons

  • Linear search
  • Binary search
  • Bubble sort
  • Merge sort, insertion sort and choosing an algorithm

For grown-ups
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