10 Points, Due Thursday, Sept. 9

You will research a formula, and create an algorithm for a program that will calculate that formula. The formula could be from math, geometry, business, or even somthing like RBI or quarterback ratings.

• 3 Points - Create an algorithm that describes your process:
  • The formula used in your program, involving at least 2 user entered values
  • Provide a paragraph explaining what the formula does
  • Provide sample data. For example, if I was doing area of a rectangle, I'd list:
    • Area=Length * Height
    • With sample values of 4 for length and 5 for height, my area would be 20
    • The validation I had in my examples is not required yet
• 3 Points - Identify the form elements you will need
  • Identify the controls you will have (both input and display)
• 4 Points - Create pseudocode based on your algorithm, in outline form. (See here for example)
  • Identify the variables you will have
  • Write the psudocode for retriving the values to the variables
  • Write the psudocode for solving the formula
  • Write the psudocode for displaying the answer
• This can be typed in Microsoft Word or any other word processor.
• Bring this program to class on 9/2.

 

Extra credit, 5 points: Use a formula that has 3 or more input values. (For example, my BMI had 2 - height and weight; the area of rectangle had 2 as well.)

You may not use area of a rectangle or BMI for this exercise.