Computer Mathematics · Components of Programming
Virginia SOL CM.CP.4
Virginia SOL CM.CP.4 is part of the Components of Programming strand in Computer Mathematics (Math). Under this Standards of Learning objective, students write and implement the output phase of a computer program. Below is what CM.CP.4 covers in plain language, the specific skills it is assessed on, the key concepts to review, and how to practice CM.CP.4 for the Virginia SOL test.
What SOL CM.CP.4 means
Write and implement the output phase of a computer program.
Skills you’ll practice for CM.CP.4
- Write and implement the output phase of a computer program, including formatting output in text-based environments.
- Write and implement output through a graphical user interface.
- Write output to a physical device (e.g., speakers, robots, LED lights).
- Write output to a file.
Key concepts covered by CM.CP.4
- output formatting
- text-based output
- program output
- GUI output
- graphical output
- physical device output
- hardware output
- output devices
- file output
- data storage
- file I/O
How to study and practice SOL CM.CP.4
Start with a quick diagnostic to see whether CM.CP.4 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.3 — Perform iteration with loops.
- 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.4
What is Virginia SOL CM.CP.4?
SOL CM.CP.4 is a Computer Mathematics Standard of Learning in the Components of Programming strand. It expects students to write and implement the output phase of a computer program.
What skills does SOL CM.CP.4 cover?
SOL CM.CP.4 is assessed on 4 skills: write and implement the output phase of a computer program, including formatting output in text-based environments; write and implement output through a graphical user interface; write output to a physical device (e.g., speakers, robots, LED lights); write output to a file.
What strand of Computer Mathematics is SOL CM.CP.4 in?
SOL CM.CP.4 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.4?
Start with a diagnostic to see whether CM.CP.4 is already solid, then work the 4 skills above with guided notes, flashcards, and SOL-style practice questions. For official released items, see the Virginia SOL practice tests guide.