Understanding Computational Thinking (2 marks)
What is computational thinking, and why is it a useful skill beyond computer science?
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Skills in Computational Thinking
Introduction to Computational Thinking Lesson 5 – Main Task 3
Write an algorithm, consisting of 6 instructions, for tying your shoelaces, making sure every step is clear and in the correct order.
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Introduction to Computational Thinking Lesson 5 – Main Task 2
Give an example of an everyday task that could be described as an algorithm, and describe it.
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Introduction to Computational Thinking Lesson 5 – Main Task 1
In your own words, explain what an algorithm is.
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Introduction to Computational Thinking Lesson 4 – Main Task 3
What are the three types of patterns mentioned in the lesson? Provide an example for each.
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Introduction to Computational Thinking Lesson 4 – Main Task 2
In this lesson, pattern recognition was compared to being a detective. Explain why this analogy was used and how it helps you understand the concept of pattern recognition.
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Introduction to Computational Thinking Lesson 4 – Main Task 1
In your own words, explain what pattern recognition is.
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Introduction to Computational Thinking Lesson 3 – Main Task 3
Think about your day at school. If you were telling a friend about it, what details would you include and what would you leave out? Why?
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Introduction to Computational Thinking Lesson 3 – Main Task 2
Why is abstraction important in managing complexity?
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Introduction to Computational Thinking Lesson 3 – Main Task 1
In your own words, explain what abstraction is.
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