Unit 3 Team Teach - 3.4

3.4 Else If Statements

Else If Statements: Used when you have multiple conditions that need to be checked sequentially.

Flow of Execution: Each condition is evaluated in the order written. The first true condition’s code runs, and the rest are skipped.

Structure:

• Start with a single if statement.
• Follow with as many else if statements as needed.
• Optionally end with one else to handle any remaining cases. Key Concept: The order of conditions matters. More specific conditions should come before broader ones to ensure accurate results.

1. If I was 19 what would it print out? Current age: 19. You can register to vote. You are old enough for a license to drive.
2. If I was 13 what would it print out? Current age:13
3. Create your if statement with one else if condition.

public static void main(String[] args) {
    int myGrade = 8;
    System.out.println("Current grade: " + myGrade);
    
    if (myGrade == 12 {
        System.out.println("You are graduating highschool, this year!");
    }
}