Algorithms in HSC exams (1 Viewer)

[ihatehsc24]

In the HSC exam, how many algorithm questions do they usually give? By algorithm questions I mean the ones where you actually have to write algorithms.

 

[Demons]

From what I’ve seen in the past papers I’ve done there is usually always one 5 or 4 mark algorithm near the end of section 2. Then there is usually 2 or 3 or sometimes even 4 3 marks or less algorithm questions scattered across section 2

 

[ihatehsc24]

From what I’ve seen in the past papers I’ve done there is usually always one 5 or 4 mark algorithm near the end of section 2. Then there is usually 2 or 3 or sometimes even 4 3 marks or less algorithm questions scattered across section 2

Ah I see, algorithms is usually my weak area in SDD, and in my trials I only got 2 questions (3-4 markers) where I had to write algorithms so was hoping it'd be the same in HSC.

 

[Demons]

From what I’ve seen in the past papers I’ve done there is usually always one 5 or 4 mark algorithm near the end of section 2. Then there is usually 2 or 3 or sometimes even 4 3 marks or less algorithm questions scattered across section 2

This is excluding desk checks and all the other non writing algorithm stuff

 

[ihatehsc24]

This is excluding desk checks and all the other non writing algorithm stuff

Yup! I am usually fine with desk check and other algo questions but in the ones where you actually write them- those one are a problem for me but i guess the only way to get better at them is practice under timed conditions.

 

[Demons]

Yup! I am usually fine with desk check and other algo questions but in the ones where you actually write them- those one are a problem for me but i guess the only way to get better at them is practice under timed conditions.

One thing i would tell you is that for the algorithms try have a modular approach to it, so try make your code in subprograms and then connect it with a main line so you don’t miss any functionality and it’s easier for the markers to read and understand

 

[Demons]

And please don’t use any letter as the variable names make it meaningful cause that just makes it harder to understand your logic making you lose a few marks

 

[ihatehsc24]

And please don’t use any letter as the variable names make it meaningful cause that just makes it harder to understand your logic making you lose a few marks

Thanks for these great tips, will defo keep in mind. And also I only use letter in loops, maybe I shouldn't do that.

 

[Demons]

If you want we can do one algorithm question together and upload it here to mark each other

 

[ihatehsc24]

If you want we can do one algorithm question together and upload it here to mark each other

Yeah sure idm, you can choose the question.