Fast Food Election

Today we completed one more practice run dealing with our three algorithms of election theory. Be sure you study hard!

Coming up:
-Test Tomorrow (or Quest, if you will)

Posting for Points:
Exactly what is a Quest?

Election Theory Handout

Today I gave out a handout dealing with our three algorithms for Election Theory. You should have completed this in class, or be finishing it for homework.

Coming up:
- No homework

Posting for Points:
Free posting point.

Election Theory

Today we talked about 3 different algorithms dealing with Election Theory. Remember that each of these methods require the use of a preference schedule! The three algortithms discussed were: the Borda method, Runoff method, and Sequential Runoff method. Be sure that you have really clear notes on each of these processes. It is essential that you know how to follow them, but do not worry too much about how they work. You should also know the difference between plurality and majority winners. Tomorrow we will do an activity in class dealing with these different methods.

Have a great week!

Coming up:
- Tomorrow we will have an activity dealing with these three algorithms of Election Theory

Posting for Points:
What percent of the votes must the majority winner have?

Outward Bound

We will be in Outward Bound all week! You should turn in your Logic Puzzle mini-project today.

Coming up:
- Lots of walking

Posting for Points:
Free posting points all week!

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?