[Year 12 Its] Minimum data structures...

[Frank Van Den Boom]

Adrian - thanks for following this up. For those who have taught it for
a while, there are probably no surprises here, but I think it would be
helpful to those new to the subject, given that it is not spelt out in
this way in the study design.
Frank

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Sent: Friday, 24 November 2006 8:57 AM
To: 'Year 12 Information Technology Systems Teachers' Mailing List'
Subject: [Year 12 Its] Minimum data structures...



Hi everyone,

 

Following up from a conversation that was going on pre-conference
concerning data structures and the like....

 

Specifically, the Key Knowledge point in question is this: 'Forms and
uses of data structures to organise and manipulate data'. 

 

Many of you are wondering what data structures are mandated (ie. Might
appear on the end of year exam?).  Although I felt I had a pretty good
idea about the meaning of this, I wanted to touch base with Paula before
posting a reply.  In terms of this KK point, the previous exams are a
good guide.  1-D arrays are essential, but multi-dimensional are not.
You do not have to teach linked lists, stacks or queues (however, as you
will want to make students aware of different data structures, you might
like to talk about them and demo them - which is what I will be doing).
I would also expect students to understand what a record is.  Students
should also be familiar with the way that data can be sorted within an
array - however, I don't believe it is necessary for them to be familiar
with the different sorting types.  I will demonstrate the sorts to my
class just to give them an idea of what is possible.

 

Hope this helps clarify any concerns,

Cheers,

Adrian Janson

 

 

 

 

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