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This assortment of hand written notes covers most of the key definitions and ideas for Unit 1 - Principles of Computer Science. Hopefully these notes will make it easier for you to remember and revise for the exams. Based on the Pearson BTEC Computing course

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Principles
of
computer
science

, Computational Thinking


Abstraction is the
process of separating ideas from reality
↳ unnecessary information that
removing is not needed

helps reduce complexity of the design and implementation process of software

Decomposition


Pattern generalisation happens when
relationships computational Pattern
Representations thinking
between patterns can be identified and simple conclusions of problem Recognition
elements

can be drawn Pattern
generalisation
and abstraction




Decomposition is the process of breaking complex ideas down into smaller , more
manageable parts
↳ improves chances of success allows
because it
you to focus on one thing at a time




Pattern Recognition is the
ability to see attributes within the same
recurring
and different problems
↳ Recognising these repeating patterns can make problem solving much easier




5 steps for Pattern Recognition :




Identify problems
elements in
I common or
features or
systems

2
Identify and interpret common differences between processes or problems

3Identify individual element within problems
4 Describing patterns that have been identified
5
Making predictions based on identified patterns
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