8.6 Computational Thinking

The problem solving process that takes place before programming.

• Computational Thinking

• Abstraction

• Decomposition

• Pattern Recognition

involves finding the similarities or patterns among small, decomposed problems

• Computational Thinking

• Abstraction

• Decomposition

• Pattern Recognition

taking a large, complex problem and breaking it down into smaller, more manageable tasks.

• Computational Thinking

• Abstraction

• Decomposition

• Pattern Recognition

A set of step by step ordered instructions to solve a problem.

• Computational Thinking

• Abstraction

• Algorithm

• Pattern Recognition

a graphical representation of an algorithm using symbols and connectors

• Computational Thinking

• Abstraction

• Algorithm

• Flowchart

a coded algorithm a computer can execute

• Program

• Abstraction

• Algorithm

• Flowchart

involves creating an algorithm which can then be coded so a computer can help solve the problem.

• Program

• Algorithmic thinking

• Algorithm

• Flowchart

focusing on the important details of a problem and ignoring the irrelevant information

• Program

• Abstraction

• Algorithm

• Flowchart

What is this symbol represent?

• Start/End

• Decision

• Process

• Input/Output

What is this symbol represent?

• Decision

• Start/End

• Input/Output

• Arrow