WHAT IS ALGORITHM? An algorithm refers to a series of well-defined instructions on how to accomplish a task or solve a specific problem. CHARACTERISTICS OF AN ALGORITHM: It should have well-defined input and output. The steps should be stated clearly and unambiguously. It should have an exact start and end. It should be simple but precise. It should be practical. WHAT IS FLOWCHART? A flowchart is a diagram that illustrates a process, system or computer algorithm. Flowcharts are widely used in multiple fields to document, study, plan, improve and communicate often complex processes in clear, easy-to-understand diagrams. FLOWCHART PROBLEM 1: DETERMINING USER’S AGE: Create a flowchart for a program that will require the user to input their year of birth. Using the user’s year of birth, the program will compute for the user’s age and display its result on the computer screen. FLOWCHART PROBLEM 2: CONVERSION FROM KILOGRAM TO POUND: Create a flowchart for a program that will require the user to input a value in kilogram (kg). The program will convert the inputted value into pounds (lbs.) and display its results on the screen. FLOWCHART PROBLEM 3: COMPUTING FOR AREA: Create a flowchart for a program that will require the user to input the length and width of a rectangle. The program will compute for the area of the rectangle using the inputted length and with and display its results on the screen. FLOWCHART PROBLEM 4: PLAYING WITH NUMBERS: Create a flowchart for a program that will require the user to input four numbers. Using the inputs, the program will compute for: the sum of 1st and 2nd number, the product of the 3rd and 4th number, the square of the 2nd number, FLOWCHART PROBLEM 5: DOLLAR TO PESO CONVERSION: Create a flowchart for a program that will require the user to input the amount in US Dollars. Using the inputted amount, the program will convert it to its Philippine Peso value and display the answer on the screen. FLOWCHART PROBLEM 6: COMPUTING FOR AVERAGE Create a flowchart for a program that will require the user to input their grades in Mathematics, English, and Science. The program will compute for the average of the three grades and display its result on the computer screen.