Discrete Mathematics · Computational Methods
Virginia SOL DM.CM.1
Virginia SOL DM.CM.1 is part of the Computational Methods strand in Discrete Mathematics (Math). Under this Standards of Learning objective, students describe and apply sorting and searching algorithms used in processing and communicating information. Below is what DM.CM.1 covers in plain language, the specific skills it is assessed on, the key concepts to review, and how to practice DM.CM.1 for the Virginia SOL test.
What SOL DM.CM.1 means
Describe and apply sorting and searching algorithms used in processing and communicating information.
Skills you’ll practice for DM.CM.1
- Select and apply a sorting algorithm such as bubble sort, merge sort, or network sort.
- Describe the advantages and disadvantages of various sorting algorithms.
- Analyze the knapsack and bin-packing problems.
- Select and apply search algorithms to analyze problems.
- Determine the average, best-case, and worst-case reasoning for different searches.
Key concepts covered by DM.CM.1
- sorting algorithms
- bubble sort
- merge sort
- network sort
- algorithm efficiency
- time complexity
- knapsack problem
- bin-packing problem
- optimization problems
- search algorithms
- binary search
- linear search
- algorithm selection
- search complexity
- average case
- best case
- worst case
How to study and practice SOL DM.CM.1
Start with a quick diagnostic to see whether DM.CM.1 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 DM.CM.1
What is Virginia SOL DM.CM.1?
SOL DM.CM.1 is a Discrete Mathematics Standard of Learning in the Computational Methods strand. It expects students to describe and apply sorting and searching algorithms used in processing and communicating information.
What skills does SOL DM.CM.1 cover?
SOL DM.CM.1 is assessed on 5 skills: select and apply a sorting algorithm such as bubble sort, merge sort, or network sort; describe the advantages and disadvantages of various sorting algorithms; analyze the knapsack and bin-packing problems; select and apply search algorithms to analyze problems; determine the average, best-case, and worst-case reasoning for different searches.
What strand of Discrete Mathematics is SOL DM.CM.1 in?
SOL DM.CM.1 belongs to the Computational Methods reporting strand of the Discrete Mathematics Virginia Standards of Learning.
How do I study and practice for SOL DM.CM.1?
Start with a diagnostic to see whether DM.CM.1 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.