Unit 3

Unit 3

1. Algorithm

   • A set of instructions to solve a problem

2. Sequencing

   • Commands the computer will execute in order

3. Selection

   • A type of statement that causes you to choose something.

4. Iteration

   • To repeat in order to set a desired outcome.

5. High level Language

   • Computer programs

6. Low level language

   • Language computers speak

7. Turtle Programming

   • A classic method to learn programming by controlling a turlte

8. Function

   • Named group of programming instructions, reusable abstractions to reduce complexity.

9. Abstraction

   • Simplified representation of something more complex.

10. Top Down Design

    • A problem solving approach in which you break a system down in order to see sub-systems that comprise it.

11. API

    • A collection of commands made available to a programmer.

12. Parameter

    • An extra piece of information that you pass to a function to customize it for a specific need.