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Problem solving
and algorithm
design

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Glossary

A component of computational thinking where

certain non-essential characteristics of objects
Abstraction
or systems are removed so that it is reduced to a
simple set of characteristics.

A thought process involved in formulating a

Computational
problem and expressing its solution in such a
thinking
way that computers can effectively carry it out.

A set of logical steps to be followed to perform a

Algorithm
particular task.

A component of computational thinking where a

large problem is broken down into smaller
Decomposition
chunks that can then be solved using
computing.

A method of representing algorithm in a

Flowchart pictorial form, depicting the steps and order to
be followed to perform a task.

A concept where similar problems are solved by

Pattern recognition
reusing solutions.

A set of instructions that perform a specific task

Program
during its execution.

A method of representing an algorithm using

Pseudocode
simple words and mathematical operators.

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 A branch of engineering that describes
Software engineering structured methodology and techniques to
develop new software.

Programs responsible for various operations of

Software
a computer and its peripherals.

A symbolic name used to represent a value

Variable
which could be changed during execution.

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