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Q3 Patterns: Vocabulary

21. Computational Thinking

Key Vocabulary

Data: Data is information, like numbers, facts, or details, that we collect and use to understand or solve problems.

Pattern: A pattern is something that repeats or follows a predictable way, helping us recognize and understand trends.

Pattern Recognition: Pattern recognition is finding and understanding repeated designs, numbers, or ideas to help solve problems and make predictions.

Trend: A trend is a pattern or change that happens over time and helps us predict what might happen next.

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MITECS  Michigan Integrated Technology Competencies for Students, and

ISTE Standards for Students

5. Computational Thinker
a. Students formulate problem definitions suited for technology-assisted methods such as data analysis, abstract models and algorithmic thinking in exploring and finding solutions
b. Students collect data or identify relevant data sets, use digital tools to analyze them, and represent data in various ways to facilitate problem-solving and decision-making
c. Students break problems into component parts, extract key information, and develop descriptive models to understand complex systems or facilitate problem-solving