Decomposition and Algorithms
Computer Science · 6th Year · Computational Thinking and Problem Solving · 1.º Período

Decomposition and Algorithms

Pupils learn to break down complex problems into smaller, manageable parts and create step-by-step instructions to solve them.

NCCA Curriculum SpecificationsPrimary Mathematics Curriculum (2023) - Algebra: Patterns and SequencesDigital Learning Framework - Domain 1: Learner Outcomes

About This Topic

Pupils learn to break down complex problems into smaller, manageable parts and create step-by-step instructions to solve them.

Key Questions

  1. What is an algorithm?
  2. How can we break a big problem into smaller steps?
  3. Why is sequence important in instructions?

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