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Vocab

Flowol Input Key tools on Flowol


Topic summary Output
Flowol is a piece of software that allows you Algorithm
to use flow charts to control outputs in Decomposition
mimics, such as, lights and a fog horn in a Iteration
lighthouse. You can also use inputs to Variable
create greater control and options.

Learning objectives:
Understand what the term algorithm
means
Understand what the term decomposition
means
Understand what the term iteration means
Understand what an output and an input
are
Understand what variables are

Weblinks: Flowol guide http://www.flowol.com/Flowol4.aspx


Algorithm:
A set of step-by-step A simple
instructions which, when An algorithm using a
algorithm with
followed, solve a problem. iteration Autohome mimic variable input and iteration

Output:
Information that comes out
of a computer. Lamp

Input:
Information that is put into
a computer.

Decomposition:
The process of breaking
down into smaller parts. Fire
Example of selection
Variable:
A value that can be
changed. Example of sequence

Iteration: An algorithm using an output to control the


To repeat an instruction or
Robot mimic mouth of the robot:
set of instructions. (A loop
in flowol) ● The algorithm asks if the red button is on
● If it is not on nothing will happen
Sequence: ● If it is on the robot’s mouth will open for 2
An order that instructions
seconds and then close for 2 seconds
should be given in
● Because a loop (iteration) has been used
the robot’s mouth will keep opening and
Selection: closing until the red button has been
An action taken dependent turned off.
on the answer to a question

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