The Logic of Machines · Algorithms & Programming

Algorithmic Decomposition

Breaking down complex real world problems into smaller, manageable parts that a computer can execute.

Key Questions

  1. 1How would you break this problem into steps?
  2. 2What information is essential and what can be ignored?
  3. 3How do different decompositions change the efficiency of a solution?

ACARA Content Descriptions

AC9TDI8P02
Year: Year 8
Subject: Technologies
Unit: The Logic of Machines
Period: Algorithms & Programming

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