By the end of this lesson, you will be able to describe the differences between insertion and merge sorts

You will also be able to demonstrate the process of a merge sort 

Keywords

sort - merge - insertion - array

To the left is an example of an insertion sort in practice. 

Using the link below, read about the process of an insertion sort.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/guides/zjdkw6f/revision/6 

Now, in your words, describe how an insertion sort works. 

To the left is an example of a merge sort in practice. 

Using the link below, read about the process of a merge sort.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/guides/zjdkw6f/revision/5 

Now, in your words, describe how a merge sort works.