Data Representation and Storage

Virginia SOL CM.DRS.3

Represent data using appropriate data structures.

What students need to be able to do

  • 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.