Computational Thinking

Define Computational Thinking

Set of skills used to solve complex problems

Name the types of Computational Thinking

Abstraction

Decomposition

Pattern recognition

Algorithmic thinking

Define Algorithmic Thinking

List of rules to solve complex problems

Define Decomposition

Breaking down a complex problem into smaller parts - to make it more manageable and easier to understand

Define Abstraction

Removing elements that aren't relevant or that distract from more important ones

Define Data Abstraction

Providing only essential information

Define Pattern Recognition

Finding patterns in small problems to solve larger ones

Define Heuristics / Rule of Thumb

An educated guess based on previous experiences