COMPUTE-IT 1

For KS3

Revision
UNIT 2: THINK LIKE A COMPUTER SCIENTIST
2.1 Decomposition and algorithms
Decomposing a problem
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Decompose definition
Decomposing a problem example (Brush your teeth)

Writing an algorithm
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Algorithm definition (Muhammad Al-Khwarizmi)

An algorithm needs to be: CLEAR SIMPLE DETAILED PRECISE

2.2 Data and pattern identification

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Computational thinking definition

Data definition
Information definition

Cholera in Soho
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Identifying the problem

Identifying patterns

Dr Snows algorithm
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Model definition
Pattern identification definition
Hypothesis testing definition

1. Identify a problem
2. Decompose the problem
3. Collect data on
4. Perform pattern identification and hypothesis testing

COMPUTE-IT 1
For KS3

Malaria in Kitanga
1. Identify a problem
2. Decompose the problem
3. Collect data
4. Perform pattern identification and hypothesis testing
5. Create an algorithm

KEY TERM:

Decompose

Algorithm

Computational thinking

Data

Information

Model

Pattern identification

Hypothesis testing