Memory Trick

Part of Selection (IF Statements) · Section 8 of 10

Study NotesUnit: 3.2 ProgrammingGCSE

This study notes covers Memory Trick within Selection (IF Statements) for GCSE Computer Science. Revise Selection (IF Statements) in 3.2 Programming for GCSE Computer Science with 15 exam-style questions and 8 flashcards. This topic shows up very often in GCSE exams, so students should be able to explain it clearly, not just recognise the term. It is section 8 of 10 in this topic. Use this study notes to connect the idea to the wider topic before moving on to questions and flashcards.

Memory Trick

IF = Is it true? Follow this path
ELSE = Everything else goes here
ELSEIF = Extra conditions to check

Practice questions for Selection (IF Statements)

Which programming construct is used to make a decision based on a condition?

A. FOR loop
B. IF statement
C. WHILE loop
D. Function definition

1 markfoundation

Explain the difference between using ELSEIF and using nested IF statements to test multiple conditions.

3 marksstandard

Quick recall flashcards

When use SWITCH?

Comparing one variable against many specific values

When use ELSEIF?

When you have multiple conditions to check

Practical Examples (GCSE Pseudocode & Python)

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