Key Words: Algorithms and Legislation

The thinking required to solve a problem using the strategies of decomposition, abstraction and algorithmic thinking.

• computational thinking

• decomposition

• abstraction

• algorithmic thinking

A while loop in Python that repeats a set of instructions when a condition is true.

• count controlled loop

• condition controlled loop

• for loop

• repeat loop

A for loop in Python that uses a counter variable to repeat a set of instructions a set amount of times.

• while loop

• repeat loop

• count controlled loop

• counter loop

A programming construct where a program repeats a set of instructions in a loop.

• sequence

• selection

• iteration

• repeating loop

Instructions written in plain English. These instructions form an algorithm.

• program

• source code

• Pseudocode

• machine code

Hiding away unnecessary detail so that the main process is made clearer.

• refraction

• decomposition

• abstraction

• diffraction

A step by step process that can be followed to successfully complete a task.

• algorithm

• algometer

• algophobia

• astrologist

Creating an efficient procedure to solve a problem using sequence, selection and iteration.

• pseudo thinking

• illogical thinking

• algorithmic thinking

• logical drinking

The process of breaking down a complex problem into small manageable chunks.

• reconstruction

• destruction

• decomposition

• composition

A graphical representation of an algorithm.

• spider diagram

• gantt chart

• flow diagram

• mood board