1. Computational Thinking

Word Cloud

Have you heard Computational Thinking? In your own words can you describe it?

Multiple Choice

What is Computational Thinking?

• A way to solve math problems

• A method of problem-solving using computer science techniques

• A programming language

• A type of software

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT one of the four pillars of Computational Thinking?

• Decomposition

• Pattern Recognition

• Abstraction

• Multiplication

Multiple Choice

What does Decomposition mean in Computational Thinking?

• Breaking down a complex problem into smaller, more manageable parts

• Ignoring details of a problem

• Finding similarities among problems

• Writing a computer program

Multiple Choice

What does Pattern Recognition involve in Computational Thinking?

• Identifying the recurring concepts or steps in the problem

• Breaking down a problem into smaller parts

• Ignoring details of a problem

• Writing a computer program

Multiple Choice

What does Abstraction involve in Computational Thinking?

• Writing a computer program

• Breaking down a problem into smaller parts

• Ignoring details of a problem

• Writing a computer program

Multiple Choice

What does Algorithm Design involve in Computational Thinking?

• Creating a step-by-step solution for the problem

• Breaking down a problem into smaller parts

• Ignoring details of a problem

• Writing a computer program

Multiple Choice

Can Computational Thinking be used outside of computer science?

• No, it is only useful for programming

• Yes, it can be applied to any problem-solving scenario

• No, it is only useful for software engineers

• Yes, but only in mathematics

Multiple Choice

In a game of chess, what would you call noticing that your opponent often opens with the same move?

• Decomposition

• Pattern Recognition

• Abstraction

• Algorithm

Multiple Choice

When designing a video game, what would you call the process of focusing on the key

gameplay mechanics and ignoring the color of the characters’ clothes?

• Decomposition

• Pattern Recognition

• Abstraction

• Algorithm

Multiple Choice

What would you call the process of writing a recipe for baking a cake?

• Decomposition

• Pattern Recognition

• Abstraction

• Algorithm

Multiple Choice

When writing an essay, what would you call the process of creating an outline that structures your argument into introduction, body, and conclusion?

• Decomposition

• Pattern Recognition

• Abstraction

• Algorithm

Multiple Choice

What process is when you plan birthday party by organizing the tasks according to their categories like, decorating, foods, etc.?

• Decomposition

• Pattern Recognition

• Abstraction

• Algorithm

Multiple Choice

When learning a new language, what would you call noticing that sentences often follow a

“subject-verb-object” structure?

• Decomposition

• Pattern Recognition

• Abstraction

• Algorithm

Multiple Choice

What process is involved in this map?

• Decomposition

• Pattern Recognition

• Abstraction

• Algorithm

Multiple Choice

What process is involved when you try to build a house?

• Decomposition

• Pattern Recognition

• Abstraction

• Algorithm

Multiple Choice

Thinking computationally is thinking like computer.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

Computational thinking involves only the use of computers to solve problems.

• True

• False

Poll

I can understand what computational thinking is.

• Yes, I am confident that I achieved this goal.

• Yes, but I have few questions.

• No, I am trying to.

• Not at all.

Poll

I can describe decomposition as one of computational thinking skills.

• Yes, I am confident that I achieved this goal.

• Yes, but I have few questions.

• No, I am trying to.

• Not at all.

Poll

I can describe pattern recognition as one of computational thinking skills.

• Yes, I am confident that I achieved this goal.

• Yes, but I have few questions.

• No, I am trying to.

• Not at all.

Poll

I can describe abstraction as one of computational thinking skills.

• Yes, I am confident that I achieved this goal.

• Yes, but I have few questions.

• No, I am trying to.

• Not at all.

Poll

I can describe algorithm as one of computational thinking skills.

• Yes, I am confident that I achieved this goal.

• Yes, but I have few questions.

• No, I am trying to.

• Not at all.