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Scenario: Your goal is to solve the following programming lab activity. Write a program that prompts & accepts a number between 1 and 12. After getting the input, display the number with the appropriate month. (example: This is the 1st month…January, This is the 2nd month…February, This is the 12th month…December). Be sure to THINK about the logic and design first (IPO chart and or pseudocode), then code the Visual Logic command line processing.

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The objective of this programming lab activity is to develop a structured solution that effectively maps user input to the corresponding month name, including proper ordinal endings. This activity emphasizes the importance of logical reasoning, utilization of decision structures, and debugging skills to ensure the program functions correctly.

To begin, students must analyze the problem and devise a comprehensive plan using IPO (Input-Processing-Output) charts or pseudocode. The IPO chart helps visualize the data flow and processing steps, ensuring clarity and correctness before actual coding. For this task, the program prompts the user to enter a number between 1 and 12, which corresponds to a month of the year. Using decision structures, such as if-else or switch-case statements, the program maps the number to its respective month and adds the correct ordinal suffix (“st,” “nd,” “rd,” or “th”) as appropriate.

The pseudocode should lay out the sequential steps: prompt for input, validate input (if necessary), determine the correct month name and its corresponding suffix, and then display a formatted message indicating the month number with its name and proper ending. The flowchart visualizes the sequence, decision points, and output, serving as a blueprint during coding.

Once the planning phase is complete, students will implement the solution using Visual Logic, a visual programming environment suitable for command line processing. After coding, students should run the flowchart and capture screenshots of their outputs to verify correct functionality. This iterative process helps identify and debug logic errors, sharpening diagnostic skills.

Throughout the activity, students are encouraged to pay close attention to details such as correct ordinal endings based on number, input validation, and clean, understandable code. The deliverables include the IPO model, pseudocode, a flowchart, and sample outputs, collectively demonstrating the problem-solving process and solution quality. These components not only fulfill assignment requirements but also reinforce foundational programming concepts vital for future projects.

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