Abstraction in Computational Thinking

What is an abstraction in the computational thinking process?

• A detailed step-by-step analysis of a process

• Focusing on the important parts and not getting bogged down in the details

• A method to solve computational problems quickly

• A way to increase the complexity of a process

Which of the following is an example of an abstraction?

• Memorizing the periodic table

• Tying your shoes without thinking about every step

• Calculating the digits of pi

• Writing a detailed report

What is an example of an abstraction in programming according to the text?

• A variable

• A block

• A loop

• An array

In other programming platforms, what are abstractions commonly referred to as?

• Objects

• Classes

• Methods, functions, or procedures

• Libraries

Why is abstraction useful in programming as per the given text?

• It allows you to stress over the details of the block

• It helps in tying your shoes

• It eliminates the need to reference specific steps after creating a block

• It reduces the need to stress over the details of the block once it is created

What can you select under each palette in Snap! to display a toolbar for creating a block?

• Select a command

• Make a block

• Choose a color

• Name a block

What can you do to better organize your program in Snap!?

• Change the background color

• Select different sprites

• Display different colors for different palettes

• Use only one type of block

What are the three types of blocks you can select when making a block in Snap!?

• Command, Reporter, Predicate

• Function, Variable, List

• Loop, Condition, Operator

• Array, Object, String

Can you name your block when creating it in Snap!?

• No, the name is auto-generated

• Yes, but only with numbers

• Yes, you can name your block

• No, blocks do not have names

What is a Command Block?

• A type of function that returns a specific value.

• A specific type of reporter that reports only True or False values.

• A type of function that performs a specific command or task.

• A block that combines multiple commands into one.