10

Computer
Programming
Quarter III – Module 3:
SWITCH ... CASE STATEMENT

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Computer Programming – Grade 10
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For the learner:

Welcome to the Computer Programming 10 Self–Learning Module 3 on Switch.. Case

Statement!

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 Explore

Introduction:

Control statements halt the program execution from going to the next sequential
statement and can shift the execution to another statement, which need not be the
next statement in the sequential order. They assist us in making programmed decisions
and processing the information as necessary.

After going through this module, you are expected to:

Apply the control statement using the Switch… Case in a program.

Sub-Task:

a. Understand Switch . . . Case statements;

b. Discuss the general rules for writing Switch . . . Case statement;

c. Write a simple program that applies Switch . . . Case statements.

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PRE-ASSESSMENT

I. TRUE or FALSE. Write TRUE when the statement is correct; write FALSE when the
statement is an error. Write your answers on a separate paper.

1. The last of the statements under each Case would usually be a

“Break” or “Exit”.

2. Each Case statement includes a number of statements.

3. Some programming languages do not allow a range of values with a

special syntax.

4. The Switch case consists of a switching variable defined by the loop

keyword.

5. Most programming languages require a statement to denote the end

of the Switch ... Case statements

6. There would be a number of cases based on the value of the variable.

7. The Case keyword is usually followed by a word, which can either be

numeric or character data.

8. The statements in the Case and Default statements can be action

statements or branching statements.

9. Generally, expressions are not allowed in the Case statements, but

exceptions can always arise.

10. The last case for this statement would be the Default statement,

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 Learn

In your previous lesson, we studied about the if… else statements.

This statement is the most useful control statement for programmed decision
making.

The If statement makes use of a relational or logical expression to make the

decision. At a minimum one relational expression is essential for an If statement. In

some programming languages, the entire If ... Then ... Else ... statement is written on

the same line. But in most programming languages, the If statement spans across

The activity shows four (4) pictures, you have to guess what the pictures meaning or
symbolises in one word.

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What is a Switch… Case Statements

A Switch ... Case statement is a control statement in which control is switched

to a practically unlimited number of branches based on the value of a single variable.
Each value of the switching variable would be branched off to a specified set of
statements. When the value of the variable does not match any of the defined cases,
the control is switched off to a set of statements defined under a special case,
“default.” Default is part of the Switch ... Case statement.

The syntax of the Switch ... Case statement is as follows:

Switch <Variable>
Case a
Statement
Statement
Case b
Statement
Statement
Case n
Statement
Statement
Default
Statement
Statement
Endcase

In the earlier statement, a, b, and n are the values for the variable
specified in the Switch statement.

Rules for writing the Switch ... Case statement:

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 1. The Switch case consists of a switching variable defined by the Switch
keyword.

2. There would be a number of cases based on the value of the variable.

Each value is defined by the Case keyword.

3. The Case keyword is usually followed by a constant, which can either be

numeric or character data.

4. Some programming languages allow a range of values with a special

syntax.

5. Generally, expressions are not allowed in the Case statements, but

exceptions can always arise.

6. Each Case statement includes a number of statements. There is no

restriction on the number of statements that can be under a Case
statement.

7. The last case for this statement would be the Default statement, which
specifies the action to be taken when the value of the variable does not
match any value specified in all the Case statements.

8. The statements in the Case and Default statements can be action

statements or branching statements.

9. Most programming languages require a statement to denote the end of

the Switch ... Case statements. Some would define a keyword, such as
Endcase. Some programming languages, such as in the C-family, just use

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 a closing curly brace “}” to denote the ending of the Switch ... Case
statement.

10. The last of the statements under each Case would usually be a “Break”
or “Exit” statement. It would be usually the only word in that statement.
The execution of Break (or Exit) statement would take the execution to
the statement that immediately follows the Endcase statement.

The total set of statements, beginning with the first Case

statement and ending with the Endcase (or its equivalent) statement, are
usually called the Switch Block. The statements in each of the Case
statements are usually called the Case Block.

Utility of Switch ... Case Statement

Switch ... Case statement is used when there is a need for making a decision
based on one condition that can have multiple outcomes. We use If statement when the
decision has one or two possible outcomes. When the possible outcomes are numerous,
we use Switch ... Case statements. When converting from numbers to strings, this
statement comes in handy. Switch ... Case statements also come in handy when we are
developing software packages such as MS-Word, where in the character being typed in
can lead to any one of a variety of different actions.

Precautions for Using Switch ... Case Statement

It is essential to use the Break (or Exit) statement at the end of the statements
in every Case block. Most often, programmers tend to neglect the Break statement in
the last block of Case statements. It is also common to forget the Break statement in
the Default block of statements. Break forces the execution to go outside the Switch
block of statements. While writing computer programs, we need to remember that the
program will certainly undergo modification or enhancement. We are likely to add a

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Case block after the last Case block, in which case the absence of the Break statement
can cause havoc.

Another mistake programmers often commit is forgetting to include the Default

block. They possibly think that all possible outcomes of the decision scenario are
covered, but real life is so weird that it can throw up incredible values at the programs
resulting in unexpected aborts. So, it is essential to include the Default block in every
Switch ... Case statement.

Dataflow of a Switch… Case Statements.

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 Usually the conversion of numbers to strings of characters or vice versa is
achieved by a Switch ... Case statement. Let us consider an example for converting
month number to month name:

Switch MonthNumber
Case 1
MonthString = “January”
Break
Case 2
MonthString = “February”
Break
Case 3
MonthString = “March”
Break
Case 4
MonthString = “April”
Break
Case 5
MonthString = “May”
Break
Case 6
MonthString = “June”
Break
Case 7
MonthString = “July”
Break
Case 8
MonthString = “August”
Break
Case 9
MonthString = “September”
Break
Case 10
MonthString = “October”
Break
Case 11
MonthString = “November”
Break
Case 12
MonthString = “December”

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 Break
Default
MonthString = “Unclassified”
Break
Endcase

Output:
Enter month number: 4
Month name is: April

Engage
Activity 1: Name 3 programming languages that uses the Switch… Case Statement and
write their syntax. Use the table below in answering.

Programming Language Programming Language Programming Language

Name: Name: Name:

Syntax: Syntax: Syntax:

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 Apply

Activity 2: Understanding a Switch… Case Statement Program

After determining the programming languages that uses the switch…case

statement, select one (1) programming language and code the following simple
switch… case program.

1. Write a simple program and apply the switch…case statement in determining

the grade of student with a descriptive value, whereas;

95 – 100 Outstanding

90 – 94 Very Satisfactory

85 – 89 Satisfactory

80 – 84 Very Good

75 – 79 Good

60 – 74 Failed

2. Write a simple program that display the name of the week according
to the number that corresponding the day.

To score these activity rubrics is being used. Follow the rubrics criteria for your
guidance.

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 CRETERIA POINTS SCORE
Accuracy
The output of the program meets the specified
specification.
Code Efficiency
Code appropriately uses the Switch…case
statement in the specified Programming
Languages
Timeliness
Finished and submitted on the schedule time.
Total

Assess

Programming Language Name:

Code Start Here!

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 Reflect

Today, I discovered that

I encountered difficulties in

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