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Part of Computational Thinking — GCSE Computer Science

This study notes covers Video Lesson within Computational Thinking for GCSE Computer Science. Revise Computational Thinking in Algorithms for GCSE Computer Science with 15 exam-style questions and 8 flashcards. This topic appears regularly enough that it should still be part of a steady revision cycle. It is section 1 of 6 in this topic. Use this study notes to connect the idea to the wider topic before moving on to questions and flashcards.

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Section 1 of 6

Practice

15 questions

Recall

8 flashcards

Video Lesson

Craig'n'Dave: Computational Thinking

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Practice Questions for Computational Thinking

Which computational thinking technique involves breaking a complex problem into smaller, more manageable sub-problems?

  • A. Abstraction
  • B. Decomposition
  • C. Algorithmic thinking
  • D. Pattern recognition
1 markfoundation

A developer is building a school website. Explain how decomposition could be used to help plan and solve this problem. [3 marks]

3 marksstandard

Quick Recall Flashcards

What is abstraction?
Removing unnecessary detail to focus on what's important
What is decomposition?
Breaking a problem into smaller, manageable parts

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