Intro to Computational Thinking

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Breaking down a complex problem or system into smaller or more manageable parts.

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decomposition

Front

Looking for similarities among and within problems. Options: decomposition, pattern recognition, abstraction, algorithms

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pattern recognition

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Focusing on the important information only, ignoring irrelevant detail. Options: decomposition, pattern recognition, abstraction, algorithms

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abstraction

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Developing a step-by-step solution to the problem, or the rules to follow to solve the problem.

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algorithms

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When we split up to solve the little tasks involved in opening the breakout edu box we were practicing...

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decomposition

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When we put the block code pieces in order to travel through the maze, we were practicing....

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algorithms

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When we figured out that GUR on a cryptogram was THE, we used...

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pattern recognition

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Computational thinking is...

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using a set of techniques and approaches to help solve problems

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Why do we think computationally?

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to help us solve complex problems more easily

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Which of the following is an example of thinking computationally?
When going to meet a friend...
Options: planning your route, wandering around until you find them, asking a parent to plan for you, giving up and doing something else

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planning your route