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

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Decomposition

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Step by step instructions for solving a problem.

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Algorithm

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

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Abstraction

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Remembering methods for solving previous problems. Options: Decomposition, Algorithm, Abstraction, Pattern Matching

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Pattern Matching

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

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Pattern Matching

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

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Decomposition

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What is computational thinking?

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It allows you to break down a large / complex problem into smaller parts.

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What is abstraction?

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This means focusing on the important details and ignoring the irrelevant information.

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What does decomposition mean?

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This is the breaking down of a complex problem into smaller parts

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What is an algorithm?

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A sequence of instructions on how to solve a problem.