Computer Science GCSE
Analysing, understanding and solving problems
What Analysing, understanding and solving problems means in Computer Science GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Analysing, understanding and solving problems
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Examining each part on its own, reasoning about a simpler model than reality, and sharing and testing work separately.
Topics that use Analysing, understanding and solving problems
- Decomposition and abstraction (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
Related terms
- Abstraction
- Decomposition
- Reuse
- Testing and debugging
- Modelling aspects of the real world
- Subprogram
- Teamwork
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