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Pseudo Code

The document provides an overview of pseudocode, emphasizing its role in algorithm design and problem-solving for Year 11 Computer Science. It outlines the rules for writing pseudocode, including the use of uppercase keywords, indentation, and input/output conventions. Additionally, it covers variables, constants, data types, operators, decision-making, and iteration, along with practice questions for students to apply their understanding.

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Pseudo Code

The document provides an overview of pseudocode, emphasizing its role in algorithm design and problem-solving for Year 11 Computer Science. It outlines the rules for writing pseudocode, including the use of uppercase keywords, indentation, and input/output conventions. Additionally, it covers variables, constants, data types, operators, decision-making, and iteration, along with practice questions for students to apply their understanding.

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PSEUDOCODE

ALGORITHM DESIGN AND PROBLEM SOLVING


YEAR 11 - COMPUTER SCIENCE
MS GRACE
Definition
Pseudocode is a structured way of writing algorithms using plain English and
programming-style keywords.

● It is not a programming language, but it helps design and understand


algorithms before coding.

● Cambridge exams require specific pseudocode style (keywords in


CAPS, indentation, clear structure).
Pseudocode Rules (as per syllabus)
● Uses a structured English-like style.

● Keywords are always in uppercase (e.g., IF, THEN, ELSE, FOR, WHILE, REPEAT).

● Indentation is important for readability.

● Input/output uses:

○ INPUT – for data entry

○ OUTPUT – for displaying results


Variables, Constants & Data Types
● Variable: Stores data that can change.

● Constant: Value that does not change.

● Common types: INTEGER, REAL, BOOLEAN, CHAR, STRING.

● Assignment: x ← 10
3. Variables, Constants & Data Types
Example 1: Declaring and assigning

Example 2:Using constants


Practice Questions:
Write pseudocode to declare a variable StudentName as STRING and
assign your name to it.

Write pseudocode to declare a constant HourlyRate = 5000 and calculate


TotalPay for 8 hours.
Input and Output
Input/output uses:
○ INPUT – for data entry

○ OUTPUT – for displaying results


Example 1
Input And Output
Example 02:
Practise Questions
1. Write pseudocode to input a student’s age and output whether
they are a teenager.

2. Write pseudocode to input 3 numbers and output their average.


OPERATORS
OPERATORS
OPERATORS
Practice Questions:
1. Write pseudocode to check if a number is divisible by 5.

2. Write pseudocode to check if Mark is greater than 50 OR equal to 50.


5. Selection (Decision Making)
Selection/ Decision Making
OPERATORS - Examples
Example 1: Arithmetic

Example 2(Logical)
Exercise
1. Write pseudocode to input a number and check if it is even or
odd.

2. Write pseudocode using CASE to display grades: A for 80+, B for


70+, C for 60+, else Fail.
Iteration (Loops)
● FOR … TO … NEXT → known number of repetitions

● WHILE … DO … ENDWHILE → condition checked before loop

● REPEAT … UNTIL → condition checked after loop


Example 1 : FOR
Example 2: PEPEAT
Practise
1. Write pseudocode to display numbers from 10 down to 1 using a FOR loop.

2. Write pseudocode that keeps asking for a number until the user enters a positive
number.

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