Edexcel GCSE Computer Science
1.1.1: understand what an algorithm is, what algorithms are used for and be able to interpret algorithms (flowcharts, pseudocode, written descriptions, program code)
1.1.1: understand what an algorithm is, what algorithms are used for and be able to interpret algorithms (flowcharts, pseudocode, written descriptions, program code)
| Keyword | Definition |
|---|---|
| Algorithm | step by step instructions to solve a problem |
| Flowchart | diagram showing the path of execution through each of the decisions, processes, inputs and outputs of an algorithm |
| Interpret | understand what the algorithm does |
| Program code | an algorithm written in a way that can be interpreted or compiled so it can be run by a computer |
| Pseudocode | human readable code that describes how an algorithm works |
| Written description | sentences that describe each step of an algorithm |
