The document outlines the problem solving and implementation phases of the problem solving method. It consists of 5 steps: 1) define the problem, 2) find solutions, 3) evaluate alternatives, 4) represent the most efficient solution as an algorithm, and 5) test the algorithm. The implementation phase has 3 steps: 1) translate the algorithm into a programming language, 2) execute the program, and 3) maintain the program. It also includes flow chart symbols and an example problem definition, diagram, and pseudo code for tracking masqueraders who paid for costumes.

1. Problem solving Phase
The problem solving phase consists of five steps:
1) Define the problem.
2) Find solution.
3) Evaluate alternative solution.
4) Represent the most efficient solution as an algorithm.
5) Test the algorithm for correctness.
Implementation Phase
Implementation phase comprises of only three steps:
1) Translate the algorithm into a specific programming language.
2) Execute the program on the computer.
3) Maintain the program.

2. Flow chart symbols
Processing box
Start and stop sign
Connector
Input/Output
Decision box

3. Defining problem
INPUT
The names of an unspecified number of masqueraders who each have
paid the full cost of their costume and the amount each has paid is to be
inputted.
Processing
The amount he/she has paid for the costume from their section and the
number of masqueraders who have paid for costumes in each section will
be determined.
Output
The number of persons and the section who have paid are to be outputted,
along with a listing of section and the total number of persons registered to
play in each section. In addition, the total amount of money paid in each
section is printed.

4. Defining diagram
Input Processing Output

5. Algorithm (flowcharting)
START
Get/ Read
Get/Read

6. I
If If Yes
If No
If Yes
If
If No
If Yes
If

7. If No
If yes
If
Print
STOP

8. Algorithm (pseudo code)
Algorithm