Computational Thinking and Problem Solving · Algorithms & Programming

Decomposition and Pattern Recognition

Breaking down large problems into manageable sub-problems and identifying recurring themes across different scenarios.

Key Questions

  1. 1How can a complex system be represented as a collection of smaller, independent parts?
  2. 2What patterns emerge when comparing different sorting or searching tasks?
  3. 3How does recognizing a pattern allow us to reuse previous solutions?

Common Core State Standards

CSTA: 3A-AP-14CSTA: 3A-AP-17
Grade: 9th Grade
Subject: Computer Science
Unit: Computational Thinking and Problem Solving
Period: Algorithms & Programming

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