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Algorithms and Flowcharts

This document provides instructions for a summer assignment on algorithms and flowcharts for an AP Computer Science class. It includes an overview of algorithms and flowcharts, examples of pseudocode and algorithms with corresponding flowcharts, and explanations of different types of decision structures like if-then-else statements. Students are asked to complete exercises at the end and discuss their solutions when class resumes in the fall.

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Algorithms and Flowcharts

This document provides instructions for a summer assignment on algorithms and flowcharts for an AP Computer Science class. It includes an overview of algorithms and flowcharts, examples of pseudocode and algorithms with corresponding flowcharts, and explanations of different types of decision structures like if-then-else statements. Students are asked to complete exercises at the end and discuss their solutions when class resumes in the fall.

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ALGORITHMS AND

FLOWCHARTS
Summer Assignment
AP Computer Science
Wakefield High School

Assignment Summary
1.

Read this ppt. thoroughly and complete the 5 exercises


at the end. Well share and discuss your solutions at
the beginning of the new school year. Youll get credit
for sharing.

2.

http://courses.cs.vt.edu/csonline/Algorithms/Lessons/i
ndex.html
VA Tech developed the above interactive module
lesson. You need to read thoroughly and play the
games. It gives you a better understanding of how
sorting algorithms are represented.

ALGORITHMS AND FLOWCHARTS

A typical programming task can be divided into


two phases:
Problem solving phase
produce

an ordered sequence of steps that describe


solution of problem
this sequence of steps is called an algorithm

Implementation phase
implement

language

the program in some programming

Steps in Problem Solving

First produce a general algorithm (one can use


pseudocode)
Refine the algorithm successively to get step by
step detailed algorithm that is very close to a
computer language.
Pseudocode is an artificial and informal
language that helps programmers develop
algorithms. Pseudocode is very similar to
everyday English.

Pseudocode & Algorithm

Example 1: Write an algorithm to


determine a students final grade and
indicate whether it is passing or failing.
The final grade is calculated as the
average of four marks.

Pseudocode & Algorithm


Pseudocode:
Input a set of 4 marks
Calculate their average by summing and dividing
by 4
if average is below 50
Print FAIL
else
Print PASS

Pseudocode & Algorithm

Detailed Algorithm
Step 1:
Input M1,M2,M3,M4
Step 2:
GRADE (M1+M2+M3+M4)/4
Step 3:
if (GRADE < 50) then
Print FAIL
else
Print PASS
endif

The Flowchart

(Dictionary) A schematic representation of a sequence of


operations, as in a manufacturing process or computer
program.
(Technical) A graphical representation of the sequence of
operations in an information system or program.
Information system flowcharts show how data flows from
source documents through the computer to final
distribution to users. Program flowcharts show the
sequence of instructions in a single program or
subroutine. Different symbols are used to draw each
type of flowchart.

The Flowchart
A Flowchart
shows

logic of an algorithm
emphasizes individual steps and their
interconnections
e.g. control flow from one action to the next

Flowchart Symbols
Basic

Example
START

Step 1: Input Q1,Q2,Q3,Q4


Step 2: GRADE (Q1+Q2+Q3+Q4)/4
Step 3: if (GRADE <50) then
Print FAIL
else
Print PASS
end if

Input
Q1,Q2,Q3,Q4

GRADE(Q1+Q2+Q3+Q4)/4

IS
GRADE<5
0

PRINT
PASS

PRINT
FAIL

STOP

Example 2
Write an algorithm and draw a flowchart to
convert the length in feet to centimeter.
Pseudocode:
Input the length in feet (Lft)
Calculate the length in cm (Lcm) by
multiplying LFT with 30
Print length in cm (LCM)

Example 2
Flowchart

Algorithm
Step 1: Input Lft
Step 2: Lcm Lft x 30
Step 3: Print Lcm

START

Input
Lft

Lcm Lft x 30

Print
Lcm

STOP

Example 3
Write an algorithm and draw a flowchart that
will read the two sides of a rectangle and
calculate its area.
Pseudocode
Input the width (W) and Length (L) of a rectangle
Calculate the area (A) by multiplying L with W
Print A

Example 3
Algorithm
Step 1: Input W,L
Step 2: A L x W
Step 3: Print A

START

Input
W, L

ALxW

Print
A

STOP

Example 4

Write an algorithm and draw a flowchart that


will calculate the roots of a quadratic equation
ax 2 bx c 0

Hint: d = sqrt ( b 2 4ac ), and the roots are:


x1 = (b + d)/2a and x2 = (b d)/2a

Example 4
Pseudocode:
Input the coefficients (a, b, c) of the
quadratic equation
Calculate d
Calculate x1
Calculate x2
Print x1 and x2

Example 4
START

Algorithm:

Step 1:
Step 2:
Step 3:
Step 4:
Step 5:

Input a, b, c
d sqrt ( b b 4 a c )
x1 (b + d) / (2 x a)
x2 (b d) / (2 x a)
Print x1, x2

Input
a, b, c
d sqrt(b x b 4 x a x c)
x1 (b + d) / (2 x a)
X2 (b d) / (2 x a)
Print
x1 ,x2

STOP

DECISION STRUCTURES

The expression A>B is a logical expression


it describes a condition we want to test
if A>B is true (if A is greater than B) we take
the action on left
print the value of A
if A>B is false (if A is not greater than B) we
take the action on right
print the value of B

DECISION STRUCTURES

Print
A

is
A>B

Print
B

IFTHENELSE STRUCTURE
The structure is as follows
If condition then
true alternative
else
false alternative
endif

IFTHENELSE STRUCTURE
The algorithm for the flowchart is as
follows:
If A>B then
Y
N
is
print A
A>B
else
Print
Print
print B
A
B
endif

Relational Operators
Relational Operators

Operator

Description

>

Greater than

<

Less than

==

Equal to

Greater than or equal to

Less than or equal to

!=

Not equal to

Example 5
Write an algorithm that reads two values, determines the
largest value and prints the largest value with an identifying
message.
ALGORITHM
Step 1:
Input VALUE1, VALUE2
Step 2:
if (VALUE1 > VALUE2) then
MAX VALUE1
else
MAX VALUE2
endif
Step 3:
Print The largest value is, MAX

Example 5
START

Input
VALUE1,VALUE2

is
VALUE1>VALUE2

MAX VALUE1

MAX VALUE2

Print
The largest value is,
MAX
STOP

NESTED IFS

One of the alternatives within an IF


THENELSE statement
may

involve further IFTHENELSE


statement

Example 6

Write an algorithm that reads three


numbers and prints the value of the
largest number.

Example 6
Step 1: Input N1, N2, N3
Step 2: if (N1>N2) then
if (N1>N3) then
MAX N1 [N1>N2, N1>N3]
else
MAX N3 [N3>N1>N2]
endif
else
if (N2>N3) then
MAX N2 [N2>N1, N2>N3]
else
MAX N3 [N3>N2>N1]
endif
endif
Step 3: Print The largest number is, MAX

Example 6

Flowchart: Draw the flowchart of the


above Algorithm.

Example 7

a)

b)

Write and algorithm and draw a flowchart


to
read an employee name (NAME),
overtime hours worked (OVERTIME),
hours absent (ABSENT) and
determine the bonus payment
(PAYMENT).

Example 7
Bonus Schedule
OVERTIME (2/3)*ABSENT Bonus Paid
>40 hours
>30 but 40 hours
>20 but 30 hours
>10 but 20 hours
10 hours

$50
$40
$30
$20
$10

Step 1: Input NAME,OVERTIME,ABSENT


Step 2: if (OVERTIME(2/3)*ABSENT > 40) then
PAYMENT 50
else if (OVERTIME(2/3)*ABSENT > 30) then
PAYMENT 40
else if (OVERTIME(2/3)*ABSENT > 20) then
PAYMENT 30
else if (OVERTIME(2/3)*ABSENT > 10) then
PAYMENT 20
else
PAYMENT 10
endif
Step 3: Print Bonus for, NAME is $, PAYMENT

Your Flow Charts


1.

Calculates greatest common factor (GCF) of two numbers.

2.

A man has to get a fox, a chicken, and a sack of corn across a


river. He has a rowboat, and it can only carry him and one other
thing. If the fox and the chicken are left together, the fox will eat
the chicken. If the chicken and the corn is left together, the chicken
will eat the corn. How does the man do it? Solve the problem and
make a flow chart with solution.

3.

Change an engine oil algorithm.

Your Flow Charts


4.

You want badly to take a friend out for a movie and dinner. And
guess what? Your friend gladly accepted but you are broke. Now
you have 36 hours (3 days) to get $100 and avoid embarrassment.
Your sources are a last minute neighbors mow yard, parents,
relatives, or else.

4.

Watch The Big Bang Theory The Friendship Algorithm online.


Have fun and enjoy summer.

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