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PROBLEM SOLVING,

ALGORITHMS &
PROGRAMMING
LANGUAGES
Learning Objectives

 Understand Programming Language


 Learn about problem solving skills
 Explore the algorithmic approach for problem solving
 Learn about algorithm development
 Block Based & Text Based Programs
Programming Language

 A programming language turns human ideas into something


a computer can understand
 It gives us the tools and rules to solve problems in a way
computers can read
 Solving problems with code involves starting simple, testing,
improving, and refining
 Automation uses code to do tasks automatically, saving
time and effort
PROBLEM SOLVING, ALGORITHM,
PROGRAM
PROBLEM SOLVING, ALGORITHM,
PROGRAM
WHAT IS AN ALGORITHM?

 The idea behind the computer program


 Solves a problem in a general way
 Before a computer can perform a task, it must have an
algorithm that tells it what to do.
 Informally, an algorithm is a set of steps that define how a
task is performed.
 Is specified by
 Input needed
 Steps/Process to be followed
 Desired Output
WRITE AN ALGORITHM TO FIND OUT TOTAL
AMOUNT OF
TWO NUMBERS A & B

  Start
  Read number A
  Read number B
  Sum X = A+B 
  Print X
  End
WRITE AN ALGORITHM TO FIND OUT CALCULATING THE
TOTAL NUMBER OF FRUITS (APPLES AND BANANAS) AND
THEN PRINTING THE RESULT

  Start
  ?????????????????????/
  End
WRITE AN ALGORITHM TO FIND OUT CALCULATING THE
TOTAL NUMBER OF FRUITS (APPLES AND BANANAS) AND
THEN PRINTING THE RESULT

  Start
  Read number of apples
  Read number of bananas
  Calculate total fruits = apples + bananas
  Print total fruits
  End
WRITE AN ALGORITHM THAT PRINTS THE AREA OF
THE RECTANGLE(A) GIVEN WIDTH(W) AND
LENGTH(L).

  Start
 ???
  End
TEXT & BLOCK BASED PROGRAMMING
TEXT & BLOCK BASED PROGRAMMING

 Text-Based Programming: You write instructions for


the computer using words and symbols, similar to
typing a sentence. It's more detailed and requires
you to know the exact commands.

 Block-Based Programming: You create programs by


snapping together colorful blocks, like building with
LEGO. Each block represents a specific action,
making it easier to understand and learn, especially
for beginners.
 What is an algorithm?
 A) A type of computer
 B) A step-by-step process to solve a problem
 C) A programming language
 D) A type of software
 Which of the following is an example of an
algorithm?
 A) Making a cup of tea
 B) Writing a book
 C) Both A and B
 D) Neither A nor B
 Which of the following is a text-based
programming language?
 A) Scratch
 B) Blockly
 C) Python
 D) Tynker
What does the command print("Hello,
World!")
do in a text-based language like
Python?
•A) Saves a file
•B) Displays "Hello, World!" on the screen
•C) Opens a new window
•D) Closes the program
 Which of the following is a block-based programm
platform?
 A) JavaScript
 B) HTML
 C) Scratch
 D) C+
 In block-based programming, how do you create
program?
 A) By writing lines of code
 B) By snapping together blocks
 C) By drawing diagrams
 D) By typing commands in a console
 In block-based programming, how do you create
program?
 A) By writing lines of code
 B) By snapping together blocks
 C) By drawing diagrams
 D) By typing commands in a console

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