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# Putting together Ikea furniture requires procedural thinking because you usually follow the steps in order | # Putting together Ikea furniture requires procedural thinking because you usually follow the steps in order | ||
# Procedural thinking is used when performing CPR to save someone's life - you follow a series of steps to help that person | # Procedural thinking is used when performing CPR to save someone's life - you follow a series of steps to help that person | ||
# When you print something, you follow a series of steps to check the item | |||
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Procedural thinking[1]
Procedural thinking is a disciplined method of thinking in sequence, in order and logically. Procedural thinking can be reflected in a flow chart. Some examples below to help you better understand procedural thinking:
- Following a recipe requires procedural thinking because you must follow the steps in order
- Putting together Ikea furniture requires procedural thinking because you usually follow the steps in order
- Procedural thinking is used when performing CPR to save someone's life - you follow a series of steps to help that person
- When you print something, you follow a series of steps to check the item
Standards[edit]
- Identify the procedure appropriate to solving a problem.
- Evaluate whether the order in which activities are undertaken will result in the required outcome.
- Explain the role of sub-procedures in solving a problem.