Pensamento Computacional

What is computational thinking?

• Solving problems only using computers.

• Using techniques to solve problems logically and efficiently.

• Creating computer programs for all types of problems.

• Learning to code in specific languages.

Computational thinking is only useful for programmers and computer scientists.

• True

• False

Match the computational thinking concepts with their definitions: 1. Decomposition 2. Pattern Recognition 3. Abstraction 4. Algorithm a) Dividing a problem into smaller parts. b) Identifying similarities in different problems. c) Ignoring unnecessary details and focusing on the essential. d) Step by step to solve a problem.

• Dividing a problem into smaller parts.

• Identifying similarities in different problems.

• Ignoring unnecessary details and focusing on the essential.

• Step by step to solve a problem.

Fill in the blank: Computational thinking involves breaking down complex problems into ______ parts.

• smaller

• larger

• unrelated

• identical

Fill in the blank: An algorithm is a ______ to solve a problem.

• random guess

• step by step process

• vague idea

• complicated theory

What is the purpose of pattern recognition in computational thinking?

• To create new problems

• To identify similarities in different problems

• To ignore all details

• To solve problems randomly

In Scratch, which block is used to ask questions?

• Move

• Say

• Repeat

• Ask

True or False: Decomposition means combining problems into one large problem.

• True

• False

Fill in the blank: ______ is the process of identifying patterns in data.

• Decomposition

• Pattern Recognition

• Abstraction

• Algorithm

True or False: An algorithm is a random set of steps.

• True

• False