Pseudocode for planning in Intro to Computing - Draw & Build Visually

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Write pseudocode to plan a simple task: Making a cup of tea. Include steps for boiling water, adding tea leaves, steeping, and serving.

7 minutes

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Grading Criteria

START and END clearly indicated

Steps are in correct logical order

Each step is a simple, clear instruction

No missing essential steps for making tea

Flow is linear without confusing loops or jumps

Solution

Boil water

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Add tea leaves to cup

↓

Pour boiled water into cup

↓

Let tea steep for 3-5 minutes

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Remove tea leaves or tea bag

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Serve tea

This pseudocode starts with the START symbol and ends with END. Each step is a simple instruction describing what to do next. The flow is linear, showing the order of actions to make tea: boiling water, adding tea leaves, pouring water, steeping, removing leaves, and serving. This clear sequence helps plan the task logically before actual execution.

Variations - 2 Challenges

[beginner] Write pseudocode to plan making a sandwich with steps for gathering ingredients, assembling, and serving.

[intermediate] Write pseudocode to plan preparing a cup of coffee with steps including boiling water, adding coffee grounds, brewing, and serving.