Learn what an algorithm is with this KS1 primary computing guide from BBC Bitesize for years 1 and 2. We will define what an algorithm is and how they work.

How do I strengthen my knowledge of data structures and algorithms? This question was originally answered on Quora by Robert Love.

So, an algorithm is the process a computer uses to transform input data into output data. A simple concept, and yet every piece of technology that you touch involves many algorithms.

Joke Torbeyns, Lieven Verschaffel, Mental computation or standard algorithm? Children's strategy choices on multi-digit subtractions, European Journal of Psychology of Education, Vol. 31, No. 2 (April ...