Manav Rachna International School
Sector 46, Gurugram
Grade: II
ICT – Handout: 6
Topic - ALGORITHM: STEPS TOWARDS THE SOLUTION
An algorithm is a set of
step-by-step
instructions that
describe how to
perform a task.
These steps are used to solve a problem or reach a result.
Importance of an algorithm
1. It helps to solve problems faster and easier.
2. It helps us to think in an organised way.
3. It helps improve critical thinking and the ability to recognize patterns.
4. It helps us complete tasks more quickly and accurately.
Algorithms are everywhere
Algorithms are all around us!
Google uses algorithms to decide the order in which websites appear when you
search.
YouTube is another popular algorithm! You can search for videos. Once you finish
watching one video, YouTube will recommend other videos for you to watch.
Online shopping apps like Blinkit, Myntra, and Amazon use algorithms to help
you select products, make purchases, and place orders.
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How to write an algorithm?
Algorithms are a set of step-by-step directions – and we can write them using
program!
Step 1: Think about what you want the algorithm to do.
Step 2: Break it down into small, simple steps and write them in program.
Step 3: Run your program to see if it works right.
Examples of Algorithm
Example 1-
Algorithm to make a peanut butter and jelly sandwich:
STEP 1. Put two pieces of bread on a plate.
STEP 2. Use a knife to spread peanut butter onto one
piece of bread.
STEP 3. Use a knife to spread jelly onto the other
piece of bread.
STEP 4. Put the pieces of bread together to make a sandwich.
STEP 5. Take a bite!
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Example 2-
Algorithm to make a cup of tea:
STEP 1. Put the tea bag in the cup.
STEP 2. Fill the kettle with the water and boil it.
STEP 3. Pour some boiled water into the cup.
STEP 4. Add milk and sugar to the cup.
STEP 5. Stir the tea and drink it.
Example 3-
Algorithm to add two numbers:
STEP 1. Start: Begin the algorithm
STEP 2. Read: Input the first number as A and the
second number as B
STEP 3. Calculate: Sum = A + B
STEP 4. Print: Print the sum
STEP 5. Stop: End the algorithm
Example 4-
Algorithm to make a square shape:
Step 1: Put pen down on paper.
Step 2: Move the number of steps.
Step 3: Turn clockwise to (90 degrees).
Step 4: Move the same number of steps.
Step 5: Turn clockwise to (90 degrees).
Step 6: Move the same number of steps.
Step 7: Turn clockwise to (90 degrees).
Step 8: Move the same number of steps.
Step 9: Turn clockwise to (90 degrees).
Step 10: Pick up pen from paper.
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