Week Three: Status Report

This week started out with warmer weather, which I was quite happy to finally see. Spring is soon, and this Winter feels like it has been too long. Considering the fact that this has been the coldest February in Canada since the 1970's; I am not surprised.

Week three began with a test in Computer Programming. The test covered what we went through with flow charts, problem solving, and our introduction to the world of computers. Following the test, we recieved a flow chart assignment for homework. This small assignment was to create a flow chart so you are able to input three seperate numbers, and output them in ascending order.

After a long wait, our classroom's computers finally became equipped with the Microsoft Visual Basic program. With this application, you are able to write codes for your own programs. An example of this is what we created yesterday. We formatted the codes in attempting to create a cost calculator. This certain calculator calculated the tax rate for the subtotal cost, in order to calculate the total cost.

Today is a scheduled early release day for all the classes, which means class is dismissed at 11:00 a.m. Tomorrow, we will be starting a new assignment. This assignment will focus on writing programs for five problems.

Rocking R.

Week Two: Status Report

Into the second week of the Computer Programming course introduced us to more advanced functions through flow charts and an interesting Introduction to the Computer.

On Monday, we were asked by our TIK teacher to hand in a flow chart assignment which was assigned the Friday before hand. Today, our TIK teacher pointed out the mistakes that the majority of the class did on this particular assignment. Hopefully, the class picked up on what not to do when formulating a proper flow chart of full marks. This following Monday, we will be having a test on flow and problem solving charts, as well as on our introduction to the computer and the computer's software.

This week we learned the basic terms and purposes that each main component of the computer does. To follow to see what we learned, we defined a few of the ways you can describe a computer via size; a Mainframe, a Supercomputer, and a Minicomputer. On Wednesday (Valentine's day), the school had a snow day due to the extreme weather conditions; therefore I did not attend any classes that day. Today, we learned about the different types of software that a computer can have. Examples of these would be system software and application software. Also, we were introduced to Pseudo Codes for flow charts. Tomorrow, I believe our class will consist of a continuation of the pseudo codes, and possibly more information on the computer.

Cheers,

Rocking R.

Week One: Status Report

Throughout this past week, my peers and I, have been introduced to the world of Computer Programming. This week introduced us to weblog-making, different methods of problem solving, and flow charts.

For our weblog, our goal is to update it weekly with a status report. This report is a summary on what has occured during the past week; work accomplished, work remaining etc. Also, we were able to customize our blog, by following the guidelines our TIK teacher has provided. Personally, I incorporated music clips, images, and videos into my blog. I did this because I wanted my weblog be somewhat entertaining for whomever stumbles upon it.

This week, we also focused on problem solving charts. We went step-by-step to figure out the proper steps we should remember in solving problems. Examples of problems to solve would be buying the right computer, or finding a summer job for a student. Currently, our class has been focusing on flow charts in programming. A flow chart is a diagrammatic representation that illustrates the steps to be performed to solve a problem; like a problem solving chart but much more complex. Once a flow chart is drawn, it is much easier to write a program in any high level language. I have attached an accurate example of a flow chart to show some idea of what I am refering to.

Thank you for reading and stay tuned for next week's report,

Rocking R.

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Cheers,

Rocking R.

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Welcome Everyone

Welcome to the weblog of Rocking R,

As I take this venture into Computer Science and Programming, I plan to learn many new skills that I will be able to use in my future. This is my blog, and I plan to post weekley; my thoughts, the twists and turns of programming, eceterra eceterra.

I'm looking forward to the many new things that I will learn in this course with my intelligent teacher. By the end of this week, I may update with what I've experienced through this week.

Cheers to anyone willing to read these words,

Rocking R.