Summary
A third real-life-algorithms short: students follow a simple set of rules for a dice game, reinforcing that algorithms show up anywhere a task has clear, ordered rules -- including games, not just chores.
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Discussion questions
Discussion
This video walks through the rules of a simple dice game as an algorithm.
- What are the rules, in order, that this game follows?
- Is a game's rules the same thing as an algorithm? Why or why not?
- What other games have you played that follow a clear set of steps?
Quick work-a-long
Words to know: algorithm, rule, turn.
Try it: Write the rules for a simple dice or counting game you know, in order, then play it with a partner using only your written rules.