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Algorithms: Y10 Introduction

An algorithm is a set of instructions to carry out a process from start to finish. Examples include recipes, assembly instructions, and knitting patterns. Algorithms can be represented visually using flowcharts that show the sequence of steps and decisions using different shapes linked by arrows. The document provides instructions on creating a flowchart algorithm in PowerPoint to show the steps for making a cup of tea, including adding a sub-process for filling the kettle, and modifying it for making a cup of coffee.

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Algorithms: Y10 Introduction

An algorithm is a set of instructions to carry out a process from start to finish. Examples include recipes, assembly instructions, and knitting patterns. Algorithms can be represented visually using flowcharts that show the sequence of steps and decisions using different shapes linked by arrows. The document provides instructions on creating a flowchart algorithm in PowerPoint to show the steps for making a cup of tea, including adding a sub-process for filling the kettle, and modifying it for making a cup of coffee.

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Algorithms

Y10 Introduction

WHAT IS AN ALGORITHM?
It is a set of instructions of how to carry out a process. An algorithm lists the steps that must be followed to complete the process and to reach the solution

Examples of algorithms:
A knitting pattern A set of instructions telling you how to put a kit together (eg. an IKEA kitchen unit) A recipe in a cook book An algorithm can be represented diagrammatically in the form of a flow chart.

A flow chart
A flowchart consists of a sequence of instructions linked together by arrows to show the order in which the instructions must be carried out. It provides detailed steps. Each instruction is put into a box. The boxes are different shapes depending upon what the instruction is.

Process shapes
Remember not to create the flow Input or output chart in WORD START / END Instead do this in POWER POINT and change Human process
i.e. you doing something! Query / question

No

File Page Layout to PORTRAIT Yes


Autoshapes has theSave shapes you to file need to use

Printed output

More shapes
You can also use the following shapes: Predefined process
Predefined process

Used for a sequence of instructions which is defined somewhere else (eg. in a subroutine) Connector to link with a different page or another part of the program (Note: all these shapes can be found under AutoShapes if you click the Drawing icon on your tool bar)

TASK 1 MAKING A CUP OF TEA!


The following list represents the steps needed in order to make a cup of tea. Put the list in the right order and produce an algorithm in POWERPOINT showing the processes and decisions you need to make.
Answers follow

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

Take tea bag out of cup Boil the water Put tea bag in cup Add milk? Pour boiling water in cup Fill kettle Stir Ready Add sugar ? Fetch cup

The answers
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. Fill kettle Boil the water Fetch cup Put tea bag in cup Pour boiling water in cup Take tea bag out of cup Add sugar ? Stir Add milk? Stir Ready
Now add the shapes

START Fill kettle

Boil the water


Fetch cup Put tea bag in cup Pour boiling water in cup Take tea bag out of cup Add sugar ? N

Stir in sugar
Add milk? Pour in milk

N Ready

Skills in Powerpoint to create your algorithm.


To tidy up the whole column select all (drag around all shapes) Go to DRAW Select ALIGN or DISTRIBUTE
To change this to .

START Fill kettle

Boil the water


Fetch cup Put tea bag in cup

To this but take care as it can mess up the side sections!

Pour boiling water in cup Take tea bag out of cup Add sugar ? N

Stir in sugar
Add milk? Ready Pour in milk

TASK 2 A PREDEFINED PROCESS


In order to carry out no. 8 in the list above, you will need to instruct the user how to fill a kettle. (a) Produce a set of instructions called Filling a kettle and then (b) update your algorithm for task 1 to include this predefined process.

TASK 3 MAKING A CUP OF COFFEE!


How would your algorithm change for making a cup of coffee instead of tea? Amend your algorithm in Task 2 (b) in order to produce a new diagram.

Now try to create one on a PC


This should always be done in POWERPOINT..

NEVER, EVER, EVER in WORD!

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