| A | B |
| dot notation | a period that separates two pieces of information |
| flowchart | diagram graphically depicting the steps of a program |
| processing symbols | rectangles representing steps of an algorithim |
| terminal symbols | ovals at the top (beginning) and bottom (end) of a flowchart |
| problem statement | describing objects in program and what actions should take place |
| pseudocode | writing the steps of an algorithim in English |
| scenario | a problem or task statement that describes the overall animation in terms of what problem is to be solved or what lesson is to be taught |
| comment | a programmer's note to explain a part of a program |