Abstraction KS3

What is abstraction?

• The process of filtering out unnecessary detail

• The process of filtering out irrelevant characteristics

• The process of filtering out irrelevant characteristics and unnecessary detail

What is a model?

• A model is a computer program

• A model is a representation of a problem

• A model is a spreadsheet

Which of the following is a general characteristic?

• This dog has a wet nose

• This dog has a brown coat

• Dogs run quickly

Which of the following is a general characteristic?

• Some boats have sails

• This boat has an engine

• This boat is blue

Which of the following is NOT a general characteristic?

• Dogs run quickly

• This dog has a brown coat

• Dogs have a nose

Which of the following is NOT a general characteristic?

• This book is fun to read

• Books are fun to read

• My books are fun to read

When drawing a dog, which of the following characteristics could be ignored?

• Dogs run quickly

• Dogs have paws

• Dogs have a nose

To be able to draw cars, which of the following characteristics is it necessary to know about?

• Who sells them

• Who owns them

• If they have wheels