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Minimum spanning trees

Use Kruskal’s or Prim’s algorithm to find the minimum spanning tree that connects every vertex at least cost.

⏱ 20 min❓ 10 questions

What you'll be able to do

  • ✔I can describe trees and spanning trees and know a spanning tree has n − 1 edges
  • ✔I can apply Kruskal’s and Prim’s algorithms to find a minimum spanning tree
  • ✔I can use a minimum spanning tree to solve practical cost problems

How this works

  1. 1Read the short explanations first — they teach you what you need before each question.
  2. 2Answer each question, then tap Check. A right answer moves you on automatically; if it's wrong, you'll see a friendly explanation of why.
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What's inside

10 questions and 1 quick teaching card, including:

  • 🔢Number answer — Work out the answer and type the number.

👪Grown-up tip: sit alongside younger learners for the first few lessons. Read the questions together and chat about the explanations — that's where the real learning sticks.

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Curriculum: AC9M10SP02