A set of specific and sequential instructions that when executed performs a task.
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Coding
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transforming actions into a symbolic language.
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Recursive
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A definition that refers to the word it is trying to define.
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Ambiguous
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Having more than one meaning.
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Data
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Information including: facts, samples, names and numbers.
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Algorithm
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A series of instructions on how to accomplish a task
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Abstraction
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Removing details from a solution so that it can work for many problems.
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Interface
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The way something allows you to interact with it.
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Else
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Another way of saying "Otherwise"
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Computer Scientist
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A person who is skilled at modifying problems for digital solutions.
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Variable
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A placeholder for a value that can change
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4 steps
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Decompose - Break up the problem into smaller pieces.
Patterns - Identify if the parts have any patterns in them.
Abstraction - What's different? Take it out.
Algorithm - Put this together to make a series of instructions that a machine can follow.
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Conditional
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A statement that is either true or false depending on the situation.
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Computer Science
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The art of blending human ideas and digital tools to increase problem solving power.
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Function
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A piece of code that can be called over and over.
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Debugging
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Finding and fixing problems in code.
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Nested Statements
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A statement inside another statement.
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Efficiency
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Having the best outcome for the least amount of work
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Algorithm
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A list of steps that allow you to complete a task.
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Programming
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Writing instructions for a digital tool.
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Function ( In code.org)
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The place where you assign a series of actions to one easy-to-remember name
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Decompose
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To break a hard problem up into smaller, easier ones.
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What is the difference between a while loop and an If statement?
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A while loop will cause a statement or group of statements to execute over and over again as long as a condition is true. An if statement will cause a statement or group of statements to execute once if the condition is true.
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If Statement
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A line that determines whether or not you run a certain chunk of code.
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Function Call
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The place in your program where you call a function you have defined
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Parameters
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Extra bits of information that you can pass into a function to customize it.
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Decrement
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To subtract a certain amount (often 1), once or many times
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Function
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A piece of code that can be called over and over
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Computational thinking
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A method of problem-solving that helps computer scientists prepare problems for digital solutions.
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Increment
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To add a certain amount (often 1), once or many times.