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ZIMSEC A-Level Computer Science

6.4Standard algorithms: binary search

Standard algorithms: binary search in ZIMSEC A-Level Computer Science: what the syllabus expects you to know, the learning objectives and how to practise.
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Overview

Binary search is named by the syllabus; insertion sort is Cambridge detail within the shared concept.

Learning objectives

What the syllabus expects you to be able to do.

  1. 6.4.1Use a binary search to solve problems and compare it with a linear search.

Lessons

  • Binary search and insertion sort

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Standard algorithms: binary search: sample question

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What must be true of a list before a binary search can be used on it?

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