Systems Thinking and Modeling · Computational Thinking

Decomposition of Complex Problems

Breaking down large challenges into smaller, manageable parts that can be solved individually.

Key Questions

  1. 1How can we identify the most critical part of a problem to solve first?
  2. 2In what ways does breaking a problem down help a team work together?
  3. 3How do we know if we have decomposed a problem far enough?

ACARA Content Descriptions

AC9TDI6P03
Year: Year 6
Subject: Technologies
Unit: Systems Thinking and Modeling
Period: Computational Thinking

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