I think breaking the problem and finding the optimal solution is better since you need to really understand the algortihm to find your way to it. It think it represents a bigger understanding since knowing the answer directly is as useful as looking the answer in a book.
Yes, I understand the importance of breaking down the problem. Either way, it is a necessary step to understand it.
At that point, however, would I be given more credit for attempting to come up with a solution on my own and possibly being wrong, or by being like "Oh, this looks like a problem that can be easily solved with x algorithm!"
Mmm that is more tricky because if you don't get to the answer it might seem like you don't know🤔 so I assume it depends. Maybe you don't know that answer but they can ask you more than 1 question.
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I think breaking the problem and finding the optimal solution is better since you need to really understand the algortihm to find your way to it. It think it represents a bigger understanding since knowing the answer directly is as useful as looking the answer in a book.
Yes, I understand the importance of breaking down the problem. Either way, it is a necessary step to understand it.
At that point, however, would I be given more credit for attempting to come up with a solution on my own and possibly being wrong, or by being like "Oh, this looks like a problem that can be easily solved with x algorithm!"
Mmm that is more tricky because if you don't get to the answer it might seem like you don't know🤔 so I assume it depends. Maybe you don't know that answer but they can ask you more than 1 question.