Thinking Procedurally

Thinking Procedurally

1. Component of a Problem

   • Identifying the main components of a problem is a key step towards solving it.
   • The process involves thinking through the problem. What needs to be achieved? What actions would any solution need to carry out.

2. Summary

   • Identify the components of a problem by writing a description of the problem and breaking it down into smaller sub tasks.
     • Identify the components of a solution to a problem by creating a bullet point list describing a possible solution.
       • Determine the order of the steps needed to solve a problem using a flowchart.
       • Identify the sub-procedures necessary to solve a problem by identifying repeated sections of the solution and placing them in their own subroutines.