Computational Thinking YR8

Which of the following parts of Computational thinking can be best described as ‘Looking for similarities or trends’?

• Decomposition

• Algorithm Design

• Pattern Recognition

• Abstraction

In terms of Computational Thinking, what does the term ‘Decomposition’ mean?

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

• Looking for similarities and trends within the problem.

• Tackling a problem without considering all the required tasks.

• Writing a series of steps to solve a problem.

If you were to create a step-by-step sequence of instructions to solve a problem, which Computational Thinking skill would you be using?

• Decomposition

• Algorithm Design

• Pattern Recognition

• Abstraction

‘Focusing on what’s important, ignoring what is unnecessary’ is a definition of which part of Computational Thinking?

• Decomposition

• Algorithm Design

• Pattern Recognition

• Abstraction

You are creating a computer game. Which of the following activities below requires decomposition?

• Creating all the sprites the same style.

• Considering what parts make up the game: graphics, levels, programming, intro, etc.

• Creating a demo version of the game.

• Testing the game after the demo version is finished.

You are preparing for a rugby match against your arch rivals. Your coach starts discussing what tactics were successful and unsuccessful against the same team in the past. What is this an example of:

• Decomposition

• Algorithm Design

• Pattern Recognition

• Abstraction

Someone stops you and asks for directions to the nearest shop. You need to give them clear, step-by-step instructions on the quickest route. This is an example of:

• Decomposition

• Algorithm Design

• Pattern Recognition

• Abstraction

Abstraction, Decomposition, Algorithms and Pattern Recognition form the four key skills of WHAT?

Why do we need to think computationally?

• To help us program
• To help us solve complex problems more easily
• To help us to think like a computer

What process is being shown in this image?

• Decomposition

• Abstraction

• Algorithm Design

• Pattern Recognition