PLTW CSIM 1.1 & 1.2

A command that performs different actions depending on whether a condition is true or false.

• conditional statement
• decompose
• flowchart
• algorithm

To break a problem down into smaller pieces.

• conditional statement
• decompose
• flowchart
• algorithm

A diagram that represents an algorithm, work flow, or process, and uses geometric symbols connected by arrows to show the direction of the flow of action.

• conditional statement
• decompose
• flowchart
• algorithm

An ordered set of instructions that are used to carry out a task.

• conditional statement
• decompose
• flowchart
• algorithm

The process of solving problems using a series of steps.

• algorithmic thinking
• execute
• output
• input

To carry out or put into effect.

• algorithmic thinking
• execute
• output
• input

Information or signals produced or delivered by a computer system.

• algorithmic thinking
• execute
• output
• input

Information or signals put into a computer system.

• algorithmic thinking
• execute
• output
• input

A chip that processes information and data from input and delivers information or data as an output.

• processor
• microcontroller
• interference
• Bluetooth® technology

A small computer on a single integrated circuit containing a processor, memory, and programmable inputs and outputs.

• processor
• microcontroller
• interference
• Bluetooth® technology