Computational Thinking for Problem Solving

Computational Thinking for Problem Solving

Learning Objectives

At the end of the lesson

- you will understand the role of computational thinking in problem-solving. At the end of the lesson 

- you will apply computational thinking skills to solve a real-world problem.

Name one problem you faced during your internship

Breaking Down Complex Problems

Problem Decomposition: The process of breaking down a complex problem into smaller, more manageable parts to make it easier to solve.

Systematic Solution Development

Computational Thinking: A systematic approach to problem-solving that involves breaking down complex problems into manageable parts, identifying patterns, and developing step-by-step solutions.

Collaborative Group Problem-Solving

Applying computational thinking to various domains

Key Takeaways

Summary of the relevance of problem-solving skills and computational thinking across different domains

Assessment and Homework

Optional homework to reinforce the concepts. Assessment based on evaluating the problem-solving processes.

Definition List

Computational Thinking: A systematic approach to problem-solving that involves breaking down complex problems into manageable parts, identifying patterns, and developing step-by-step solutions. Problem Decomposition: The process of breaking down a complex problem into smaller, more manageable parts to make it easier to solve.

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.