Computer Mathematics · Data Representation and Storage
Virginia SOL CM.DRS.3
Virginia SOL CM.DRS.3 is part of the Data Representation and Storage strand in Computer Mathematics (Math). Under this Standards of Learning objective, students represent data using appropriate data structures. Below is what CM.DRS.3 covers in plain language, the specific skills it is assessed on, the key concepts to review, and how to practice CM.DRS.3 for the Virginia SOL test.
What SOL CM.DRS.3 means
Represent data using appropriate data structures.
Skills you’ll practice for CM.DRS.3
- Determine the appropriate data structure (e.g., lists, arrays, objects) to represent data for a given task or problem.
- Declare a one-dimensional or two-dimensional list or array.
- Choose an appropriate data type for a list or an array.
- Fill a list or array with data.
- Access and manipulate a particular element of a list or array.
- Implement predefined objects to consolidate related information of different data types.
Key concepts covered by CM.DRS.3
- data structures
- lists
- arrays
- objects
- data representation
- declare
- list
- array
- one-dimensional
- two-dimensional
- data type selection
- data types
- initialize
- populate
- data insertion
- access
- manipulate
- element indexing
- data consolidation
- predefined structures
How to study and practice SOL CM.DRS.3
Start with a quick diagnostic to see whether CM.DRS.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 Data Representation and Storage
Frequently asked questions about SOL CM.DRS.3
What is Virginia SOL CM.DRS.3?
SOL CM.DRS.3 is a Computer Mathematics Standard of Learning in the Data Representation and Storage strand. It expects students to represent data using appropriate data structures.
What skills does SOL CM.DRS.3 cover?
SOL CM.DRS.3 is assessed on 6 skills: determine the appropriate data structure (e.g., lists, arrays, objects) to represent data for a given task or problem; declare a one-dimensional or two-dimensional list or array; choose an appropriate data type for a list or an array; fill a list or array with data; access and manipulate a particular element of a list or array; implement predefined objects to consolidate related information of different data types.
What strand of Computer Mathematics is SOL CM.DRS.3 in?
SOL CM.DRS.3 belongs to the Data Representation and Storage reporting strand of the Computer Mathematics Virginia Standards of Learning.
How do I study and practice for SOL CM.DRS.3?
Start with a diagnostic to see whether CM.DRS.3 is already solid, then work the 6 skills above with guided notes, flashcards, and SOL-style practice questions. For official released items, see the Virginia SOL practice tests guide.