Introduction to Abstraction in Programming
Students will understand abstraction as simplifying complex ideas by focusing on essential details and hiding unnecessary ones.
Key Questions
- What does it mean to 'abstract' something?
- How does a remote control use abstraction to simplify operating a TV?
- How can we use abstraction to make our programs easier to understand?
MOE Syllabus Outcomes
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