Paper Evaluation

Today we read the research paper from last night's homework dealing with Algorithms of Logic Puzzles. As you saw there were several topics incorporated into this paper that relate to everything we have covered so far this year. Hopefully you have gone through the paper and identified this items by now. I also handed out a question sheet to go along with the paper. If you were not in class today, you should pick up a copy tomorrow. All of the material from this week will be collected on Monday!

Have a great time at the Fall Festival!!!

Coming up:
- Tomorrow you will be using the algorithms defined in this paper to create your own logic puzzle

Posting for Points:
What is an algorithm?

Logic Puzzles

Today we worked on logical puzzles involving Football and Jack-o-lanterns. Be sure you complete these and keep up with ALL papers as you will use them in your upcoming project!

For tonight you must print out the Research Paper from the following website:

http://www.mysterymaster.com/links/592FinalReport.pdf

It is a 12-14 page paper. You may begin reading it if you want, but you will get a handout tomorrow explaining exactly what you are going to analyze.

Have a great night!

Coming up:
- Tonight you should print out the paper from the website above
- Tomorrow we will begin analyzing this paper

Posting for Points:
Find out what a "flanker" is in football? (from our logic puzzle today)

Algorithms and Bubble Sorting

Today we finished up our discussion about the town of Iceberg and their Ice Cream shops. You should have some understanding of an algorithm by now, and should be able to complete the following definitions/tasks on any upcoming assessments:
- Define an Algorithm
-Brute Force Algorithm
-Greedy Algorithm
-Bubble Sorting

We discussed the Algorithm to follow for bubble sorting towards the end of class. You need to show ALL steps of a bubble sort.

Have a great week!

Coming up:
- We will finish up with algorithms this week and start looking at counting techniques
- HW: You have two bubble sorts to complete for homework tonight

Posting for Points:
Did you enjoy the Ice Cream shop puzzle?

Ice Cream Shops

Today we completed an activity dealing with Ice Cream Shops in the town of Iceberg. As you will find out tomorrow your puzzle solving skills, as well as your puzzle making skills, all involved some form of an algorithm. We will talk specifically about different types of algorithms tomorrow.

Have a great week!

Coming up:
- You will receive your midterms tomorrow.

Posting for Points:
What was the least number of Ice Cream Shops in the town of Iceberg, according to the puzzle today?