You Can Say That Again! —Text Compression
The document includes activities to practice computer coding, including LZ coding. It also explains the use of text compression in data storage of computers.
Additional details
| Year band(s) | 5-6, 7-8 |
|---|---|
| Content type | Professional learning |
| Format | Web page |
| Core and overarching concepts | Data representation |
| Keywords | Computational Thinking, Compressing, Coding |
| Organisation | Computer Science Unplugged |
| Copyright | 2005 Computer Science Unplugged. Free-for-education material. |
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