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4 Algorithms and Flowcharts

Learning Outcomes
Let’s Learn About

Students will be able to • Algorithm
• describe an algorithm. • Flowcharts
• list characteristics of an algorithm.
• analyse a problem.
• apply algorithm to fi nd the best solution for a given problem.
• describe a fl owchart with its symbols.
• design a fl owchart.

Activity Corner

Number the pictures in correct order according to your daily morning routine.

We perform all the tasks in a sequence. Similarly, a computer also follows a sequence of steps to perform
diff erent tasks. This sequence of steps is called an algorithm. Let’s learn about algorithm and fl owchart.

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