In an ever-changing and rapidly evolving digital world,it is believed more than ever that"computational thinking"should become a fundamental skill for everyone in the 21st century,not just professionals who work with computers.How to understand"computational thinking"and how to cultivate"computational thinking"in schools has aroused the attention of the world education circle again."computational thinking"itself is an integral part of human scientific thinking.It reflects how computer scientists digitize human problem-solving thinking processes so that computers can solve complex problems.When reflecting on the effective problem-solving programs,strategies,and tools,we can make learning,work,and social life more effective and successful,no matter what career we pursue.Therefore,it is necessary to re-examine the significance of"computational thinking"in the growth of young students in the current school education.This paper will start with the birth of the concept of"computational thinking",explore the international meaning of"computational thinking"and the relationship with education,and compare the relationship between"computational thinking"and"mathematical thinking"and the training of"computational thinking"in compulsory education by international organizations such as the European Union.At present,how to introduce"computational thinking"in the broader sense of compulsory education,rather than limited to"information technology and engineering"is worthy of broad attention.It is recommended that relevant departments organize efforts to strengthen research and practical exploration on expanding the cultivation of"computational thinking"in compulsory education.
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