Memory Trick

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

Study NotesUnit: 3.2 ProgrammingGCSE

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

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.

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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