Computational Thinking and Logic · Algorithms & Programming

Decomposition and Pattern Recognition

Breaking down complex systems into smaller parts and identifying similarities within problems.

Key Questions

  1. 1How would you break this problem into steps?
  2. 2What recurring patterns can we identify to simplify our solution?
  3. 3How does identifying a pattern reduce the work needed to solve a problem?

Ontario Curriculum Expectations

ON: Computational Thinking and Problem Solving - Grade 9ON: Computer Environments and Systems - Grade 9
Grade: Grade 9
Subject: Computer Science
Unit: Computational Thinking and Logic
Period: Algorithms & Programming

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