The Logic of Machines · Algorithms & Programming

Computational Thinking Patterns

Breaking down complex problems into manageable parts using decomposition and pattern recognition.

Key Questions

  1. 1How would you break this problem into steps?
  2. 2What common patterns exist between different digital solutions?
  3. 3How does abstraction help us focus on the most important parts of a problem?

ACARA Content Descriptions

AC9TDI8P01AC9TDI8P02
Year: Year 7
Subject: Technologies
Unit: The Logic of Machines
Period: Algorithms & Programming

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