Removing unnecessary details, leaving only what is important

Breaking down complex problems, into smaller manageable parts

A precise and unambiguous set of step-by-step instructions.

Spotting similarities between parts of code and using these to make our code more efficient

Changing the solution to a specific problem so that it can be used for many other problems

A bit of code that is separate from the main part, but can be called into use multiple times

e.g. recipes, methods in science, a sat-navs' instructions

e.g. splitting the parts of a maths question up between a group, dividing the work for a poster up amongst a group

e.g. getting a cake making robot to remember how to pre-heat the oven because it does this many times

e.g. not including the layout of a building in a T.V. show.

e.g. A pre-written birthday card with gaps for the names

A way of problem solving that involves abstraction, generalisation, pattern recognition and algorithms.