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This book is not just another introduction to programming, it has several features which make it particularly suitable to schools and colleges:

• It is specific to the BBC Micro, the most popular machine in schools today
• It is written in a simple fashion suitable for pupils and students
• Instructions are clearly presented
• All the problems have been tested in schools and, where possible, illustrate real life applications

The book may be used in conjunction with the 16+ course in Computer Studies or as part of the many computer awareness courses which are becoming so popular.

Note: All of the programs in this book will also work on the Acorn Electron microcomputer.

First Sentence

To use the Beeb as a calculator, we type PRINT, then the required calculation, then press the RETURN button.