Func-1: I know how to take a substring of a string in Python

Func-2: I can use the split() function correctly in Python

Recursion-1: I know what a recursive function is and its two key components

Recursion-2: I can write a basic recursive function in Python

Recursion-3: I can write more complex recursive functions involving multiple self calls in Python

Recursion-4: I can predict the outcome of a recursive function

Stacks-1: I know what a stack is

Stacks-2: I can create a stack in Python

Stacks-3: I can use the append() function correctly with stacks in Python

Stacks-4: I can use the pop() function correctly with stacks in Python

Stacks-5: I know when it is appropriate to use a stack to solve a problem in code

Time-1: I know what Big-O analysis is

Time-2: I am able to identify the time complexity of a function

Time-3: I understand the difference between the best-case and worst-case scenario of an algorithm

Time-4: I am able to identify the time complexity of an algorithm with loops

Time-5: I am able to identify the time complexity of a recursive function

Linear-1: I understand and can explain the process by which the Linear Search algorithm searches for a piece of data

Linear-2: I can implement a Linear Search algorithm in Python

Linear-3: I know the time complexity of Linear Search

Binary-1: I understand and can explain the process by which the Binary Search algorithm searches for a piece of data

Binary-2: I can implement a Binary Search algorithm in Python

Binary-3: I know the time complexity of Binary Search

Selection-1: I understand and can explain the process by which the Selection Sort algorithm sorts data

Selection-2: I can implement a Selection Sort function in Python

Selection-3: I know the time complexity of Selection Sort

Insertion-1: I understand and can explain the process by which the Insertion Sort algorithm sorts data

Insertion-2: I can implement an Insertion Sort function in Python

Insertion-3: I know the time complexity of Insertion Sort

Bubble-1: I understand and can explain the process by which the Bubble Sort algorithm sorts data

Bubble-2: I can implement a Bubble Sort function in Python

Bubble-3: I know the time complexity of Bubble Sort

Merge-1: I understand and can explain the process by which the Merge Sort algorithm sorts data

Merge-2: I can implement a Merge Sort function in Python

Merge-3: I know the time complexity of Merge Sort

Quick-1: I understand and can explain the process by which the Quicksort algorithm sorts data

Quick-2: I can implement Quicksort in Python

Quick-3: I know the time complexity of the best and worst case scenarios of Quicksort

File-1: I know how to open a file in Python

File-2: I know how to read from a file in Python

File-3: I can use the strip() function correctly in Python

File-4: I can use the read() and readlines() functions correctly in Python, and I understand the difference between them

I use spacing and logical variable names to improve my code's readability

I regularly comment my code to improve my code's readability

I appropriately and frequently test my code

I can independently debug my code

I can independently determine which data structures are best for a project

Joyful Collaboration

1. I practice listening to my instructor and sharing my ideas to co-create understanding.
2. I attempt tasks independently and ask my instructor questions when I need help.

Unlimited Curiosity

1. I take ownership of my learning by asking meaningful questions both when I need clarification and when I want to know more about a topic.

Nimble Determination

1. I practice resilience when I am frustrated that I have not yet achieved mastery of a new concept or skill; instead of complaining about challenges, I try new approaches and creative solutions.

Invest in Excellence

1. I arrive to class on time and prepared to learn, with my computer set up with a strong internet connection.
2. I complete my homework on time, and if I cannot complete my homework due to other obligations, I honestly communicate the reasons for late homework to my instructor.
3. I do my best to stay present and on task for the whole session. I support my focus by putting away any distracting technology and setting notifications on my device to “do not disturb” mode.