Logic and Flowcharts
Computer Science · 5th Year · Computational Thinking and Problem Solving · 1.º Período

Logic and Flowcharts

Pupils use logical reasoning to predict outcomes and design flowcharts to visually represent algorithms. They test their flowcharts for accuracy.

NCCA Curriculum SpecificationsNCCA Primary Mathematics: Computational ThinkingDLF: Learner Experiences - Pupils engage in collaborative problem-solving

About This Topic

Pupils use logical reasoning to predict outcomes and design flowcharts to visually represent algorithms. They test their flowcharts for accuracy.

Key Questions

  1. How do flowcharts help us plan a programme?
  2. What symbols are used in a flowchart?
  3. How can we test if our logic is correct?

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