Computer Mathematics SOL Prep

Data Representation and Storage

• CM.DRS.1 — Represent data and convert between number systems.
• CM.DRS.2 — Differentiate between variable data types based on their characteristics.
• CM.DRS.3 — Represent data using appropriate data structures.

Components of Programming

• CM.CP.1 — Design a step-by-step plan to perform a task or solve a problem.
• CM.CP.2 — Construct Boolean expressions and implement conditional statements.
• CM.CP.3 — Perform iteration with loops.
• CM.CP.4 — Write and implement the output phase of a computer program.
• CM.CP.5 — Write and implement the input phase of a computer program.
• CM.CP.6 — Implement library functions.
• CM.CP.7 — Write and implement user-defined functions.
• CM.CP.8 — Implement pre-defined algorithms, including search and sort routines.

Applications of Programming

• CM.AP.1 — Write and implement programs using sequencing, selection, and iteration to perform tasks or solve problems.
• CM.AP.2 — Create documentation using written comments to annotate the intended purpose of program components.
• CM.AP.3 — Verify how programs access and process variables.
• CM.AP.4 — Translate a mathematical expression or statement into computer code.
• CM.AP.5 — Trace existing code to interpret the intended purpose.

Evaluation of Programming

• CM.EP.1 — Test a program to match a sample output using a set of data.
• CM.EP.2 — Identify errors and debug a program using various techniques.
• CM.EP.3 — Compare and contrast the efficiency of computer programs.

What is on the Computer Mathematics SOL test?

Computer Mathematics is organized into 4 strands: Data Representation and Storage, Components of Programming, Applications of Programming, Evaluation of Programming.

How many standards does Computer Mathematics cover?

Computer Mathematics covers 19 individual Virginia SOL standards across its 4 strands.