Computer Mathematics · Evaluation of Programming
Virginia SOL CM.EP.2
Virginia SOL CM.EP.2 is part of the Evaluation of Programming strand in Computer Mathematics (Math). Under this Standards of Learning objective, students identify errors and debug a program using various techniques. Below is what CM.EP.2 covers in plain language, the specific skills it is assessed on, the key concepts to review, and how to practice CM.EP.2 for the Virginia SOL test.
What SOL CM.EP.2 means
Identify errors and debug a program using various techniques.
Skills you’ll practice for CM.EP.2
- Differentiate among syntax errors, runtime errors, and logic errors.
- Debug a program by interpreting syntax and runtime error messages.
- Debug a program by placing controlled breaks.
- Debug a program by outputting intermediate results.
- Debug a program by disabling a section of code by converting it into a comment.
- Debug a program by tracing code to identify logic errors.
- Debug a program using debugging tools available in the programming environment.
Key concepts covered by CM.EP.2
- syntax errors
- runtime errors
- logic errors
- error types
- error message interpretation
- debugging
- controlled breaks
- breakpoints
- intermediate results
- output analysis
- code commenting
- section isolation
- code tracing
- debugging tools
- IDE tools
How to study and practice SOL CM.EP.2
Start with a quick diagnostic to see whether CM.EP.2 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.
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Frequently asked questions about SOL CM.EP.2
What is Virginia SOL CM.EP.2?
SOL CM.EP.2 is a Computer Mathematics Standard of Learning in the Evaluation of Programming strand. It expects students to identify errors and debug a program using various techniques.
What skills does SOL CM.EP.2 cover?
SOL CM.EP.2 is assessed on 7 skills: differentiate among syntax errors, runtime errors, and logic errors; debug a program by interpreting syntax and runtime error messages; debug a program by placing controlled breaks; debug a program by outputting intermediate results; debug a program by disabling a section of code by converting it into a comment; debug a program by tracing code to identify logic errors; debug a program using debugging tools available in the programming environment.
What strand of Computer Mathematics is SOL CM.EP.2 in?
SOL CM.EP.2 belongs to the Evaluation of Programming reporting strand of the Computer Mathematics Virginia Standards of Learning.
How do I study and practice for SOL CM.EP.2?
Start with a diagnostic to see whether CM.EP.2 is already solid, then work the 7 skills above with guided notes, flashcards, and SOL-style practice questions. For official released items, see the Virginia SOL practice tests guide.