This document discusses algorithms and programming. It begins by defining an algorithm as a finite set of steps to solve a problem. It provides examples of algorithms to find the average of test scores and divide two numbers. The document discusses characteristics of algorithms like inputs, outputs, definiteness, finiteness, and effectiveness. It also covers tools for designing algorithms like flowcharts and pseudocode. The document then discusses programming, explaining how to analyze a problem, design a solution, code it, test it, and evaluate it. It provides tips for writing clear, well-structured programs.