Computational Thinking

Computational Thinking

1. abstraction

   • removing unnecessary detail
     • makes the problem easy to solve
       • a map
         • which parts do you need
           • for a map of catmose do we need to know how big one class room is
             • or is it more important to know where the classrooms are

2. decomposition

   • breaking down the problem
     • this can be shown by a chart
       • this may make it quicker to solve the problem

3. pattern recognition

   • repeating elements to solve a problem
     • move forward
       • move forward
         • move left
           • how to get to point a

4. algorithms

   • step by step instructions
     • flow chart
       • each shape has a meaning
         • terminator is the start or end
           • process is something that happens
             • decision when a question can be answered by yes or no

5. these all are similar and can be used to complete complex tasks faster

   • most of use these everyday without noticing
     • step by step