Greetings, Code Masters!
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Get ready to master pseudocode and arrays with this engaging and fun guide. From binary
conversions to multi-dimensional arrays, we’ve got it all covered. Let’s gear up to solve
problems like pros!
1. Data Representation: Binary, Denary, and Hexadecimal 🔢💡
Quick Conversions
1. Binary to Denary: Add up the values of the 1s in the binary number.
○ Example: 1010 = (1×8) + (0×4) + (1×2) + (0×1) = 10
2. Hexadecimal to Binary: Convert each hex digit into a 4-bit binary number.
○ Example: A3 = 1010 (A) + 0011 (3) = 10100011
Practice Questions:
1. Convert 11001101 (binary) to denary.
2. Convert 3F (hexadecimal) to binary.
2. Pseudocode Basics
What is Pseudocode?
Pseudocode is a way to describe a program’s logic without writing actual code. It’s like the
blueprint for your program.
Example: Find the Largest Number in a List
DECLARE numbers AS ARRAY [10, 20, 30, 40, 50]
DECLARE largest AS INTEGER
SET largest TO numbers[0]
FOR i = 1 TO LENGTH(numbers) - 1
IF numbers[i] > largest THEN
SET largest TO numbers[i]
END IF
NEXT i
OUTPUT "The largest number is: " + largest
Practice Task:
Write pseudocode to find the smallest number in a list of integers.
3. Arrays: Storing Multiple Values 📦🔄
1D Arrays
A 1D array is like a row of lockers, each holding a single value.
Example:
DECLARE fruits AS ARRAY of STRINGS ["apple", "banana", "cherry"]
2D Arrays
A 2D array is like a grid or a table, where each cell holds a value.
Example:
DECLARE matrix AS ARRAY OF INTEGER [[1, 2], [3, 4]]
OUTPUT matrix[0][1] // Outputs 2
Traversing Arrays
1D Array Traversal:
FOR i = 0 TO LENGTH(fruits) - 1
OUTPUT fruits[i]
NEXT i
2D Array Traversal:
FOR i = 0 TO LENGTH(matrix) - 1
FOR j = 0 TO LENGTH(matrix[i]) - 1
OUTPUT matrix[i][j]
NEXT j
NEXT i
Practice Tasks:
1. Write pseudocode to calculate the total of numbers in a 1D array.
2. Write pseudocode to calculate the average marks for students stored in a 2D array.
4. Exam-Style Question 📝🎯
1D Array Problem: Given a 1D array of marks [65, 70, 75, 80, 85], write pseudocode
to:
● Calculate the total marks.
● Find the highest mark.
2D Array Problem: Given a 2D array storing exam scores:
matrix = [[65, 70, 75],
[80, 85, 90],
[75, 80, 85]]
Write pseudocode to:
● Calculate the total score for each student.
● Output the highest score.
5. Test Yourself! ⚡
1. Write pseudocode to reverse the elements of a 1D array.
2. Write pseudocode to find the smallest number in a 2D array.
Tips for Success 🌟
● Use clear variable names to make your pseudocode easy to understand.
● Indent your loops and conditions to keep the structure clean.
● Practice converting between binary, denary, and hexadecimal regularly.
Fun Fact 🎉
Did you know? The word “pseudo” comes from Greek and means “fake.” Pseudocode is not real
code, but it’s just as powerful for planning!
You’re now ready to ace pseudocode and arrays. Keep practicing and stay confident. You’ve
got this, Code Masters! 🚀
