B.1.2 Computational Thinking

Computational Thinking

It is a structured approach for problem solving

Fundamental Concepts for computational thinking

1. Decomposition

2. Pattern Recognition

3. Abstraction

4. Algorithmic Design

Decomposition

It means dividing complex problems into simple sub problems where each sub problems can be understood, solved and tested separately. The sub problems can be further decomposed until it can be addressed directly.

Pattern Recognition

It means identifying similarities, regularities or recurring structures within a single problem or across different problem. Recognising a pattern means the solution or the approach can be generalised rather than rebuilding it from scratch.

Abstraction

Abstraction means representing a problem or systems by retaining the relevant data needed for the task and omitting the irrelevant data. A good abstraction makes the problem manageable without losing its features.

Algorithmic Design

It is a finite, ordered sequence of unambiguous instruction to solve a problem or to achieve a goal