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DECOMPOSITION

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PRIMARY PREVIEW

Understanding Decomposition Breaking Big Problems into Small Parts
Solving Problems Step-by-Step Examples of Decomposition in Daily Life
Group Activities on Problem Solving Benefits of Decomposition

In everyday life, we often come across tasks that appear large, complex or difficult

to complete. These tasks may involve many steps, require careful planning or take
time to finish. When we try to handle such tasks all at once, we may feel confused

or overwhelmed.

To make these tasks easier, we use a method called decomposition.

UNDERSTANDING DECOMPOSITION

Decomposition is the process of breaking down a large problem or

task into smaller, simpler and manageable parts. Each smaller part
can be understood and completed more easily. This helps in solving

the entire problem in an organised and step-by-step manner.

Let us understand the concept with the following example.
A student is asked to prepare a chart on “Healthy Food.”

At first, the task may seem difficult. However, if the

student divides the task into smaller steps such as: fact bits
Decomposition is one
 Thinking of food items of the four foundational

 Drawing pictures pillars of computational
thinking (alongside pattern
 Writing names
recognition, abstraction
 Colouring the chart and algorithmic design).
Now, the work becomes easier and more organised.

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