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    Imagine you want to build a Lego house. You would not just stick pieces together
                     randomly. You had first plan what the house should look like, choose the right

                     blocks, and then start building part by part.

                     That is algorithmic thinking. You plan, decide, and act in a way that helps you
                     reach your goal easily.

                     Thinking Like a Problem Solver

                     Computers  follow algorithms  to  complete  tasks,  but  humans  create  those

                     algorithms  using  logical  thinking.  Algorithmic  thinking  helps  us  make  good
                     decisions, find patterns, and fix mistakes.

                     Example 1   Making Lemonade

                     Suppose you want to make a glass of lemonade. You think about what you

                     need and how to do it.

                     Things you need: lemons, sugar, water, a glass, and a spoon.

                     What to do: squeeze the lemon, add sugar, pour water, stir well, and enjoy.

                     You thought through the problem and created a clear way to solve it. That is
                     algorithmic thinking.

                     Example 2   Solving a Puzzle

                     When you solve a jigsaw puzzle, you first find the corner pieces, then connect
                     the edges, and finally fill in the middle.

                     You are not just guessing. You are using logical steps and planning ahead.

                     Why Algorithmic Thinking is Useful?

                     Algorithmic thinking helps children to do multiple tasks.

                     Whenever you try to make something work better or faster, you’re already

                     practising algorithmic thinking.

                                                                        Sequence it Right: Early Algorithm Thinking
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