Maths Assessment Activity: The Algorithmic Production of Knowledge
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This is a maths assessment activity titled The Algorithmic Production of Knowledge inspired by NewScientist: Infinity and Beyond – Richard Webb. It is a timed 40-minute assessment with 6 different detailed tasks for students to complete.
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Learning objectives
Apply the Luhn algorithm to test whether a number is valid
Explain how a single-digit change affects the check
Interpret a spreadsheet formula and Python code that carry out an algorithm
Skills covered
Following an algorithm — working the Luhn steps in the table for a card number
Reading code — commenting on Python that implements the same check
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Algorithms
Luhn algorithm
Check digits
Spreadsheet formulas
Python
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