Pseudocode

Pseudocode is the term for writing programming code in plain English. It involves writing step-by-step explicit instructions in a logical sequence.

Example of Pseudocode for an airconditioner:

Start the program;

Measure temperature;

If temperature < 20 degrees Celsius then

turn on heat;

If temperature > 22 degrees Celsius then

turn off heat;

go back to start;

Pseudocode Activity 1

Instructions

In groups of three, one person is to lay on the floor, one person is to give commands and the other person needs to watch to make sure the person on the floor only does what the instructor says.

Instruct the person on the floor to get up, move left or right 1 step, jump etc. Be really clear with your instructions, they can only do what you say.

Discussion

What was difficult ?

Pseudocode Activity 2

Instructions

In plain English how would you write out a program (code) to make the light in the classroom blink on and off every ten seconds?

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