Edexcel GCSE Computer Science 2020
6.1.3: be able to convert algorithms (flowcharts, pseudocode) into programs and convert programs into algorithms
6.1.3: be able to convert algorithms (flowcharts, pseudocode) into programs and convert programs into algorithms
| Keyword | Definition |
|---|---|
| decision | diamond seen in a flowchart whenever the algorithm has to make a choice what to do next |
| flowchart | diagram which shows each stage of an algorithm |
| input | parallelogram seen in a flowchart whenever data is entered into an algorithm |
| output | parallelogram seen in a flowchart whenever data is sent out or displayed from an algorithm |
| process | rectangle seen a flowchart wherever a calculation takes place |
| program code | algorithm written in a formal way so that it can be run on a computer |
| pseudocode | informal written description of a program which does not require any strict programming syntax |
| syntax | rules for a programming language |
| terminator | rounded rectangle seen at the start and end of each flowchart |
