Sequencing in Flowcharts

What is an algorithm?

• A list of unordered steps.

• A computer program to create apps.

• A set of instructions to solve a problem.

• An act a computer does to perform calcualtions.

Select the greater than symbol.

• >

• <

• >=

• <=

Select the less than symbol.

• >

• <

• >=

• <=

Select the which step should be completed first in an algorithm to get ready for school.

• Have breakfast

• Get out of bed

• Brush my teeth

• Leave the house

Which shape is used at the start of a flowchart?

• Rectangle

• Diamond

• Hexagon

• Circle

How many instructions should each rectangle hold in a flowchart?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Which shape is used at the end of a flowchart?

• Rectangle

• Diamond

• Hexagon

• Circle

Which step should come last in an algorithm to make toast?

• Get bread from the cupboard

• Place bread in the toaster

• Butter your toast

• Get toast from the toaster

True/False... A recipe in a cookbook is an example of an algorithm.

• True

• False

Why are flowcharts useful?

• They look nice

• They help programmers plan projects

• Can be used as a visual tool to explain tasks

• They take long to make