Use dice to relate the concept of a computer algorithm
- Subject:
- Computer Science
- Material Type:
- Activity/Lab
- Lesson
- Student Guide
- Provider:
- Idaho National Lab
- Provider Set:
- Learning from Home
- Author:
- Idaho National Lab
- Date Added:
- 11/08/2024
Use dice to relate the concept of a computer algorithm
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