Computer Mathematics · Components of Programming
Virginia SOL CM.CP.3
Virginia SOL CM.CP.3 is part of the Components of Programming strand in Computer Mathematics (Math). Under this Standards of Learning objective, students perform iteration with loops. Below is what CM.CP.3 covers in plain language, the specific skills it is assessed on, the key concepts to review, and how to practice CM.CP.3 for the Virginia SOL test.
What SOL CM.CP.3 means
Perform iteration with loops.
Skills you’ll practice for CM.CP.3
- Write and implement 'while' loops.
- Write and implement 'for' loops.
- Differentiate between loops that run a fixed number of times and loops that run an indefinite number of times.
- Identify conditions that cause infinite loops.
- Determine the outcome of code segments that include loops.
Key concepts covered by CM.CP.3
- while loops
- iteration
- looping
- for loops
- fixed iterations
- indefinite iterations
- loop types
- loop conditions
- infinite loops
- termination conditions
- loop outcome
- code tracing
How to study and practice SOL CM.CP.3
Start with a quick diagnostic to see whether CM.CP.3 is already solid, then work each skill above with guided notes, flashcards, and SOL-style practice questions. For official released items, see our Virginia SOL practice tests guide and how to study for the SOL test.
Related Computer Mathematics standards in 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.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.
Frequently asked questions about SOL CM.CP.3
What is Virginia SOL CM.CP.3?
SOL CM.CP.3 is a Computer Mathematics Standard of Learning in the Components of Programming strand. It expects students to perform iteration with loops.
What skills does SOL CM.CP.3 cover?
SOL CM.CP.3 is assessed on 5 skills: write and implement 'while' loops; write and implement 'for' loops; differentiate between loops that run a fixed number of times and loops that run an indefinite number of times; identify conditions that cause infinite loops; determine the outcome of code segments that include loops.
What strand of Computer Mathematics is SOL CM.CP.3 in?
SOL CM.CP.3 belongs to the Components of Programming reporting strand of the Computer Mathematics Virginia Standards of Learning.
How do I study and practice for SOL CM.CP.3?
Start with a diagnostic to see whether CM.CP.3 is already solid, then work the 5 skills above with guided notes, flashcards, and SOL-style practice questions. For official released items, see the Virginia SOL practice tests guide.