Computer Science Vocabulary Grades 3-5

A step-by-step proess to complete a task

• algorithm

• device

• hardware

• data

A method of encoding data using two symbols (usually 1 and 0)

• input

• binary

• bias

• device

To reproduce the behavior of a system

• computing

• relevance

• simulation

• appropriateness

The study of computers and algorithmic processes

• troubleshooting

• algorithm

• computer science

• data

A high degree of competence or skill

• digital

• input

• proficiency

• accuracy

Information that is collected and used for reference or analysis. Data can be digital or non-digital and can be in many forms, including numbers, text, show of hands, images, sounds, or videos.

• input

• device

• data

• hardware

The signals or instructions sent to a computer

• data

• software

• input

• hardware

Any goal-oriented activity requiring, benefiting from, or creating algorithmic processes

• computing

• troubleshooting

• computer science

• algorithm

The physical components that make up a computing system, computer, or computing device

• software

• data

• device

• hardware

Programs that run on a computer system, computer, or other computing device

• software

• hardware

• data

• peripheral device