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Set of problem-solving methods

Computational thinking (CT) refers to the thought processes involved in formulating problems so their solutions can be represented as computational steps and algorithms. In education, computational thinking is a set of problem-solving methods that involve expressing problems and their solutions in ways a computer could also execute. It involves automation of processes, but also using computing to explore, analyze, and understand processes. Wikipedia →

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  3. Pick up a classic book: Artificial intelligenceThe most-reprinted book on the subject
  4. Read the landmark paper: Computational thinkingCited 6,245 times
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  3. Computational education
  4. In K–12 education
  5. Center for Computational Thinking
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  7. Computational logic and human thinking

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