Discrete Mathematics · Computational Methods
Virginia SOL DM.CM.2
Virginia SOL DM.CM.2 is part of the Computational Methods strand in Discrete Mathematics (Math). Under this Standards of Learning objective, students use recursive processes. Below is what DM.CM.2 covers in plain language, the specific skills it is assessed on, the key concepts to review, and how to practice DM.CM.2 for the Virginia SOL test.
What SOL DM.CM.2 means
Use recursive processes.
Skills you’ll practice for DM.CM.2
- Compare and contrast iterative and recursive processes.
- Use recursive processes to model growth and decay.
- Use recursive processes to create fractals.
- Use recursive processes to generate the Fibonacci sequence.
- Determine if a recursive solution is more efficient than an iterative solution.
Key concepts covered by DM.CM.2
- iterative processes
- recursive processes
- algorithm design
- recursive modeling
- growth models
- decay models
- recursive fractals
- fractal generation
- recursive algorithms
- Fibonacci sequence
- recursive generation
- number sequences
- recursive efficiency
- iterative efficiency
- algorithm comparison
How to study and practice SOL DM.CM.2
Start with a quick diagnostic to see whether DM.CM.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.
Related Discrete Mathematics standards in Computational Methods
Frequently asked questions about SOL DM.CM.2
What is Virginia SOL DM.CM.2?
SOL DM.CM.2 is a Discrete Mathematics Standard of Learning in the Computational Methods strand. It expects students to use recursive processes.
What skills does SOL DM.CM.2 cover?
SOL DM.CM.2 is assessed on 5 skills: compare and contrast iterative and recursive processes; use recursive processes to model growth and decay; use recursive processes to create fractals; use recursive processes to generate the Fibonacci sequence; determine if a recursive solution is more efficient than an iterative solution.
What strand of Discrete Mathematics is SOL DM.CM.2 in?
SOL DM.CM.2 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.2?
Start with a diagnostic to see whether DM.CM.2 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.