Computer Mathematics · Components of Programming

Virginia SOL CM.CP.6

Virginia SOL CM.CP.6 is part of the Components of Programming strand in Computer Mathematics (Math). Under this Standards of Learning objective, students implement library functions. Below is what CM.CP.6 covers in plain language, the specific skills it is assessed on, the key concepts to review, and how to practice CM.CP.6 for the Virginia SOL test.

What SOL CM.CP.6 means

Implement library functions.

Skills you’ll practice for CM.CP.6

  • Implement library functions to process data.
  • Implement library functions to perform mathematical operations (e.g., random, absolute value, square root, power).
  • Implement void library functions.
  • Implement return library functions.
  • Implement overloaded library functions.

Key concepts covered by CM.CP.6

  • library functions
  • data processing
  • built-in functions
  • mathematical functions
  • random
  • absolute value
  • square root
  • power
  • void functions
  • procedures
  • return functions
  • functions with return values
  • overloaded functions
  • function overloading

How to study and practice SOL CM.CP.6

Start with a quick diagnostic to see whether CM.CP.6 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.

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

Frequently asked questions about SOL CM.CP.6

What is Virginia SOL CM.CP.6?

SOL CM.CP.6 is a Computer Mathematics Standard of Learning in the Components of Programming strand. It expects students to implement library functions.

What skills does SOL CM.CP.6 cover?

SOL CM.CP.6 is assessed on 5 skills: implement library functions to process data; implement library functions to perform mathematical operations (e.g., random, absolute value, square root, power); implement void library functions; implement return library functions; implement overloaded library functions.

What strand of Computer Mathematics is SOL CM.CP.6 in?

SOL CM.CP.6 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.6?

Start with a diagnostic to see whether CM.CP.6 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.