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Introduction to algorithms, programming and data

in computer science
Handout 1 – flowchart symbols

Symbol Name Function

An oval represents a
Start / End
start or end point.

A line is a connector
that shows
Arrows relationships between
the representative
shapes.

A parallelogram
Input / Output represents input or
output.

A rectangle represents
Process
a process.

A diamond indicates a
Decision
decision.
Flowchart Task 1

What will the output be if x = 5 and y = 6?

A trace table is used to keep track of values


of variables in an algorithm:

x y Total

Output = ____________
Flowchart Task 2

What would the output be for: x y Total

a. x = 5 and y = 6?

Output = ____________

b. x = 2 and y = 2? x y Total

Output = ____________
Flowchart Task 3

What would the outputs be when following the flowchart below?

count output
Flowchart tools

https://app.diagrams.net/ is a free online tool that can be used to draw (static) flowcharts and
diagrams. Documents can freely be saved to a Google Drive account or directly to a device.

Double click in a shape


to edit the text

You can drag arrows


from on the shape to
another shape
Drag on
shapes

Flowgorithm is a free downloadable flowchart / programming tool that is based on simple


graphical flowcharts. You can try a tutorial here. Once you have made a flowchart you can view
the code for it in Python (and other languages).

Also consider Flowol which is a popular (paid for) package that many schools use. It includes the
use of mimics.
Flowchart Task 4

Can you create a flowchart for the following using https://app.diagrams.net/?

There is a specific password set to open a locked door, the password is “open123”. The user is
asked for a password. If the password is correct the door opens, if it is not the alarm sounds once
and the user is asked to try again.

Print screen your finished flowchart:

Exam board flowchart expectations:

OCR - https://tinyurl.com/2r6h2tpm
AQA - https://tinyurl.com/2p9aff9s
Pearson - https://tinyurl.com/3pd2xjd2
Eduqas – https://tinyurl.com/yxay2ncs

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