# Student Handout — The Four Pillars of Computational Thinking

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- Published: 2026-10-18T12:26:40-04:00
- Author: matthew.leffler@jefferson.kyschools.us

Course 1: Computer Literacy / Unit 14: Computational Thinking & Problem Solving /
Lesson 1: The Four Pillars of Computational Thinking

## The Computational Thinking Foundations Guide & Problem Matrix.

Name: ____________________ Date: ____________________

## Explore and practice

Direct instruction on the 4 pillars (Decomposition, Pattern Recognition, Abstraction,
Algorithm Design). Class activity: deconstructing the process of making a sandwich
or buying a plane ticket. Guided group matching matrix of real-world scenarios to
the appropriate pillar.

## Record your work

Describe what you tried, show your work or attach your artifact, and explain what
your evidence demonstrates.

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## Use the vocabulary

The Four Pillars of Computational Thinking

Use relevant terms above to explain one part of your work.

## Check and reflect

 * I completed the assigned activity and recorded my work.
 * I used lesson vocabulary accurately.
 * I can explain one thing I learned and one question I still have.