Computational Thinking

Breaking a problem down into multiple pieces to make it easier to understand.

• Decomposition

• Algorithm

• Abstraction

• Pattern Matching

Step by step instructions for solving a problem.

• Decomposition

• Algorithm

• Abstraction

• Pattern Matching

Forgetting about some details so that you can focus on the important ones.

• Decomposition

• Algorithm

• Abstraction

• Pattern Matching

Remembering methods for solving previous problems.

• Decomposition

• Algorithm

• Abstraction

• Pattern Matching

Identify the strategy: While running errands, Jane remembered the fastest way to Meijer.

• Decomposition

• Algorithm

• Abstraction

• Pattern Matching

Identify the strategy: Tim decides to break is homework into several pieces.

• Decomposition

• Algorithm

• Abstraction

• Pattern Matching

What is computational thinking?

• It allows you to break down a large / complex problem into smaller parts.
• It is thinking like a robot
• It is being able to bake a cake.
• It is creating a coding solution to a problem.

What is abstraction?

• A painting
• A programming language
• This means focusing on the important details and ignoring the irrelevant information
• Abstraction is the breaking down of a big problem into smaller parts.

What does decomposition mean?

• focuses on the important information only, ignoring irrelevant detail
• Step by step instructions on solving a problem.
• Thinking like a computer
• This is the breaking down of a complex problem into smaller parts

What is an algorithm?

• A sequence of instructions on how to solve a problem.
• The breaking down of a problem into smaller parts.
• Focusing on important parts and ignoring the irrelevant details
• The recipe for a cake