Problem Recognition and Abstraction (OCR A-Level Computer Science): Flashcards

Ability to identify a problem & how to solve it computationally

Breaking down complex problem into smaller, manageable sub-problems

Focusing on essential details and ignoring irrelevant ones

To clearly define what needs to be solved before developing solution

Simplifies problem-solving by tackling each sub-problem individually

Reduces complexity, making solutions easier to design & implement

Identify the Main Problem - understand the overall goal

Break it into Sub-Problems - identify smaller contributing tasks

Solve Sub-Problems Independently before integrating solutions

Identify Key Details necessary for solving the problem

Ignore Irrelevant Details that don't affect the solution

Create a Simplified Model using the essential details

Incomplete or incorrect solutions