CT9 Performance Task
Algorithms, Pseudocode, and Flowcharts
Performance Standard:
The learner independently demonstrates knowledge and skills in the fundamentals
of algorithms and flowcharts to achieve a given goal or to address a defined problem
or task.
Competencies:
• Creates Algorithms, Pseudocodes, and Flowcharts based on real-life
problems.
• Transforms Algorithms to Flowcharts and vice versa.
• Recognizes alternative algorithms in solving a given problem.
Task Overview
You will design a solution to a real-life problem using computational thinking. Each
group will:
1. Create an algorithm (pseudocode) and a flowchart that demonstrates the
use of variables, constants, sequence, selection, and basic iteration.
2. Submit a printed document on short bond paper with a proper structure
and explanation.
Document Format and Content
Each group must submit a short (letter size) printed document (2–3 pages max),
containing:
1. Cover Page – Group number, title, group members, subject, date.
2. Introduction – A short paragraph restating the problem in your own
words and stating your objective.
3. Declarations – List and describe your variables and constants (name,
type, purpose). Use camelCase naming.
4. Pseudocode – Clear, well-indented pseudocode using correct keywords.
5. Flowchart – Matching flowchart drawn neatly (can be inserted as a
scanned image).
6. Sample Runs – Two examples showing input and output.
7. Explanation – Explain how the algorithm works and how it uses
sequence, selection, and iteration.
8. Reflection – Describe an alternative algorithm and explain one
advantage or difference.
9. Signatures – All members must sign the document.
Scenarios
Each group must create its own variable names, constants, and conditions.
Group 1 — Daily Allowance Tracker
A student wants to track their daily allowance. Each day, they record how much
they spend and how much is left. After one week, the program should display the
total amount spent, the remaining balance, and whether they stayed within budget.
Include logic to warn if expenses exceed the weekly allowance.
Group 2 — Library Overdue Checker
The school library needs a small program to compute overdue fines for returned
books. The librarian enters how many days late each book was returned. The
system must calculate the fine for each book and total fines for the day. If a book is
not overdue, no fine is charged.
Group 3 — Canteen Sales Summary
The canteen records sales for three items daily (e.g., sandwich, drink, and snack).
The cashier enters how many of each item was sold. The program calculates the
total income and identifies which item earned the highest sales.
Group 4 — Grade Evaluator
A teacher needs a program that inputs a student’s score and prints the
corresponding remark based on grade ranges (A, B, C, D, E). The program should
handle multiple students and print how many passed and failed.
Group 5 — Grocery Checkout
A grocery store cashier inputs the prices of purchased items. The system computes
the total, applies a 5% discount if the total exceeds a certain amount, and displays
the final bill. The loop ends when the cashier enters a zero price.
Group 6 — Attendance Counter
The class president tracks attendance for one week. For each day, the program
records the number of students present. At the end of the week, it calculates the
average attendance and checks if the attendance rate is above a passing level (e.g.,
85%).
Group 7 — School Event Ticket Seller
A student council sells tickets for a school fair. Each buyer’s age is entered, and the
program assigns a price based on age group (child, adult, senior). After all buyers
are processed, the total sales and number of tickets sold per category are displayed.
Group 8 — Temperature Monitor
The program records the daily temperature for 5 days, computes the average, and
determines whether the average indicates “Cold,” “Warm,” or “Hot.” The logic
should classify temperatures correctly and loop through multiple readings.
Group 9 — Simple Bank Deposit System
A user starts with an initial balance. They can deposit or withdraw money until
they enter 0 to stop. The program prevents withdrawals that would make the
balance negative and shows the final balance and number of failed transactions.
Group 10 — Water Conservation Tracker
A household monitors daily water usage. Each day’s usage is entered and compared
with a target daily limit. The program should show if the family stayed within the
limit, exceeded it, or saved water overall at week’s end.
Group 11 — Quiz Result Analyzer
A quiz app asks for the number of questions and records each correct and incorrect
answer. After processing all questions, it computes the total score and percentage
and prints whether the user passed or failed.
Group 12 — Sports Team Practice Tracker
A coach wants to track a team’s practice attendance. For each player, mark whether
they attended (Y/N) for a week. At the end, display the total number of sessions
attended by each player and whether they qualify for the next game (minimum
attendance required).
Grading Rubric (Total: 50 points)
Criterion Excellent (Full Satisfactory Needs Point
Points) (Half Points) Improveme s
nt (0 Points)
1. Variables All variables/constants Most declared Poor or 8 pts
& Constants declared clearly, but with minor missing
(Declaration correctly typed, and errors or declarations.
s) justified. Uses missing
camelCase properly. justifications.
2. Algorithm Algorithm fully solves Algorithm Algorithm 12 pts
Logic & the problem using partially incorrect or
Correctness sequence, selection, works or incomplete.
and iteration correctly.
misses minor
logic steps.
3. Well-structured, clear Understandabl Unclear or 8 pts
Pseudocode pseudocode with e pseudocode poorly
Quality & proper indentation, but with formatted
Conventions consistent syntax, and inconsistencies pseudocode.
meaningful identifiers. .
4. Flowchart Flowchart matches Flowchart Inaccurate or 8 pts
Accuracy & pseudocode; correct mostly missing
Match symbols and flow. accurate; flowchart.
small
symbol/flow
issues.
5. Sample Two or more test cases At least one No valid test 4 pts
Runs / with accurate valid test case, cases or
Testing computation and but incomplete incorrect
expected outputs. or minor error. results.
6. Reflection Explains an Gives an Missing or 4 pts
& alternative algorithm alternative but irrelevant
Alternative and provides a clear unclear reflection.
Algorithm advantage/disadvantag explanation.
e.
7. Well-organized, Some Disorganized, 6 pts
Organization properly formatted, formatting or messy, or
& Neatness clear presentation, and clarity issues. incomplete
(Document signed by all members. submission.
Quality)
TOTAL 50 pts
