*To be able to implement methods

*To become familiar with the concept of parameter passing

*To develop strategies for decomposing complex tasks into simpler ones

*To be able to determine the scope of a variable

*To learn how to think recursively

• Reusable Methods
• Stepwise Refinement

• A program that prints the balance of an account after the first, second, and third year. The account has an initial balance of $1,000 and earns 5 percent interest per year.