Grade 7:Computing

Topic 1:Computational Thinking

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 Lesson Objectives :
• Define flowchart, identify flowchart symbols

• Understand, edit and correct algorithms that are presented as

flowcharts

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 Algorithm

 An algorithm is a set of step-by-step instructions to resolve a problem.

 In an algorithm, each instruction is identified and the order in which they

should be carried out is planned.

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Example:

Algorithm for adding two numbers

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 Flowcharts
A flowchart can be defined as a diagrammatic representation of an
algorithm with the help of different symbols, shapes and arrows to
demonstrate a process or a program.

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Flowchart Symbols

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Flowchart Symbols

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Flowchart Symbols

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Flowchart Symbols

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 Algorithm Flowchart

1.Start

2.Input first numbers in A

3.Input second number in B

4.Add A,B and store sum(total) in SUM

5.Print SUM

6.Stop
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