6.1 Computational Thinking Flashcards

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What is an algorithm?

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A set of instructions for solving a problem or completing a task

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What is algorithmic thinking?

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Using different methods to figure out how to solve the problem with efficiency and performance

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Abstraction

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Involves removing unnecessary details from a problem so you can focus on the essential components

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What is the london underground map an example of?

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Abstraction

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Decomposition

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Involves breaking down a large problem into smaller sub-problems. Additionally, sub-problems can be further divided into more simpler problems

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Decomposition advantages

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The problem becomes easier to solve when it consists of small subtasks or modules
Some modules may be reusable in other programs, saving development time

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What is a structure diagram?

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A structure diagram is used to show how a problem is broken down

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