Computational Thinking - Abstraction

Define what is meant by abstraction

• Looking for similarities

• Breaking a problem into smaller sub problems

• Removing unnecessary detail

• Using a computer to solve problems

Define what is meant by pattern recognition

• Looking for similarities

• Breaking a problem into smaller sub problems

• Removing unnecessary detail

• Using a computer to solve problems

Define what is meant by decomposition

• Looking for similarities

• Breaking a problem into smaller sub problems

• Removing unnecessary detail

• Using a computer to solve problems

Define what is meant by an algorithm

• Looking for similarities

• Breaking a problem into smaller sub problems

• Step by step instructions to solve a problem

• Using a computer to solve problems

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

What do we mean by COMPUTATIONAL THINKING?

• Understanding a complex problem and developing possible solutions.

• Breaking a task into smaller tasks.

• Selecting a computer to use.

• Focusing on what is important, ignoring what is unnecessary.

Define ABSTRACTION

• Breaking a task into smaller tasks.

• Drawing a map to show how to reach a destination.

• Creating step by step instructions.

• Focusing on what is important and ignoring what is unnecessary.