1.

Recognize common words and meanings.

MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in program)

2.

Recognize task-related words with technical meanings.

TAUGHT in the program

3.

Recognize meanings of common abbreviations, acronyms, codes, and symbols.

TAUGHT in the program

4.

Identify factual details within text.

REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program)

5.

Follow sequential directions to complete a task

REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program)

6.

Determine the main idea of a passage.

MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in program)

7.

Use table of contents, index, appendices, glossary, section headings and subheadings.

MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in program)

8.

Locate pages, titles, paragraphs, figures, or charts needed to answer questions or solve problems.

MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in program)

9.

Distinguish between relevant and irrelevant information in text or visuals.

REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program)

10.

Skim or scan to determine whether or not text contains relevant information.

MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in program)

11.

Cross-reference within and across source materials to select information to perform a routine.

TAUGHT in the program

12.

Use information entered on a form to complete a task.

TAUGHT in the program

13.

Combine information from multiple sources that contribute to the completion of a task.

TAUGHT in the program

14.

Select parts of text or visual materials to complete a task.

TAUGHT in the program]

15.

Read column charts to obtain information.

REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program)

16.

Locate chart information from a grid of rows and columns.

REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program)

17.

Cross-reference charted material with text.

REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program)

18.

Apply information from tables or graphs to locate malfunctions or select actions.

TAUGHT in the program

19.

Use flow charts and organizational charts to sequence events, arrive at a decision, or problem solve.

TAUGHT in the program

20.

Identify components within a schematic.

TAUGHT in the program

21.

Isolate problem components in schematics, tracing to cause of problem and interpreting symbols.

TAUGHT in the program

22.

Identify details, labels numbers, parts of an illustration, and parts from a key or legend.

MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in program)

23.

Follow sequenced illustrations as a guide.

MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in program)

24.

Interpret three-dimensional drawings of objects for assembly or disassembly.

NOT APPLICABLE to the program

25.

Determine meanings of figurative/idiomatic/technical usage of terms, using context clues as reference.

TAUGHT in the program

26.

Make inferences from text.

MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)

27.

Organize information from multiple sources.

MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)

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1.

Articulate words clearly when speaking.

MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in program)

2.

Make standard English usage choices.

REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program)

3.

Adjust language level to the audience and the situation.

TAUGHT in the program

4.

Spell general vocabulary words correctly.

MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in program)

5.

Write key technical words accurately on forms.

TAUGHT in the program

6.

Spell task-related words and abbreviations correctly.

MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in program)

7.

Write complete sentences.

REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program)

8.

Punctuate sentences correctly.

REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program)

9.

Enter appropriate information onto a form.

TAUGHT in the program

10.

Record essential information in phrases or simple sentences.

TAUGHT in the program

11.

Transfer numbers, codes, dates and figures onto appropriate sections of forms.

TAUGHT in the program

12.

Select relevant details for a written communication.

REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program)

13.

Outline a situation by identifying key ideas and support details.

TAUGHT in the program

14.

Write brief, descriptive accounts of activities or transactions performed.

TAUGHT in the program

15.

State general impressions of an event or situation as they relate to specific reporting goals.

TAUGHT in the program

16.

Summarize events and dialogue in an accurate, complete, and objective manner.

TAUGHT in the program

17.

Summarize the major points presented in a written communication.

TAUGHT in the program

18.

Generate a written communication according to a specific format (e.g., memo).

TAUGHT in the program

19.

Write a report including necessary support documentation.

TAUGHT in the program

20.

Identify intent, target audience, and essential details.

TAUGHT in the program

21.

Generate a written communication, arranging sections logically.

TAUGHT in the program

22.

Write a brief justification for actions taken and provide good reasons for rejecting alternative actions.

TAUGHT in the program

23.

Appraise a written communication and make adjustments to improve clarity.

TAUGHT in the program

 

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- Whole Numbers

1.

Read and write whole numbers.

MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)

2.

Round whole numbers.

MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)

3.

Add whole numbers.

MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)

4.

Subtract whole numbers.

MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)

5.

Multiply whole numbers.

MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)

6.

Divide whole numbers.

MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)

7.

Apply divisibility tests.

MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)

8.

Use correct order of operations.

MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)

9.

Recognize prime and composite numbers.

MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)

10.

Do calculations mentally.

MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)

11.

Estimate answers.

MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)

 - Fractions

12.

Read and write fractions.

MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)

13.

Round to the nearest 1/2 or whole.

MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)

14.

Arrange fractions in order.

MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)

15.

Reduce fractions to lowest terms.

MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)

16.

Change mixed numbers to improper fractions.

MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)

17.

Change fractions to equivalent fractions.

MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)

18.

Add fractions.

MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)

19.

Subtract fractions.

MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)

20.

Multiply fractions.

MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)

21.

Divide fractions.

MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)

22.

Estimate answers.

MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)

 - Decimals

23.

Read and write decimals.

MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)

24.

Round decimals.

MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)

25.

Arrange decimals in order.

MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)

26.

Add decimals.

MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)

27.

Subtract decimals.

MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)

28.

Multiply decimals.

MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)

29.

Divide decimals.

MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)

30.

Change fractions to decimals.

MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)

31.

Change decimals to fractions.

MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program) 

32.

Use scientific notation.

NOT APPLICABLE to the program

 - Percent

33.

Read and write percents.

MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)

34.

Change percents to decimals.

MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)

35.

Change decimals to percents.

MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)

36.

Change percents to fractions.

MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)

37.

Change fractions to percents.

MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)

38.

Use ratio and proportion.

MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)

39.

Compute a percent of a number. EX: What is 6% of 40?

MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)

40.

Find what percent one number is of another. EX: 6 is what % of 8?

MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)

41.

Find the base. EX: 8 is 10% of what?

MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)

42.

Compute: discounts, markup, tax, commission.

MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)

43.

Compute simple interest.

MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)

44

Compute compound interest.

MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)

45.

Compute percentages mentally.

MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)

 - Direct Measurement

46.

Measure to the nearest 1/16 inch.

NOT APPLICABLE to the program

47.

Use inches, feet, yards, miles.

NOT APPLICABLE to the program

48.

Measure to the nearest millimeter.

NOT APPLICABLE to the program

49.

Use millimeter, centimeter, meter, kilometer.

NOT APPLICABLE to the program

50.

Measure weight to the nearest ounce.

NOT APPLICABLE to the program

51.

Measure weight to the nearest gram.

NOT APPLICABLE to the program

52.

Measure angles to the nearest degree.

NOT APPLICABLE to the program

53.

Measure temperature (Fahrenheit).

NOT APPLICABLE to the program

54.

Measure temperature (Celsius).

NOT APPLICABLE to the program

55.

Measure perimeter.

NOT APPLICABLE to the program

56.

Measure circumference.

NOT APPLICABLE to the program

57.

Use an architect's/engineer's scale.

NOT APPLICABLE to the program

 - Computed Measurement

58.

Convert from Metric to English units.

NOT APPLICABLE to the program

59.

Convert from English to Metric units.

NOT APPLICABLE to the program

60.

Compute areas of squares, rectangles, and parallelograms.

NOT APPLICABLE to the program

61.

Compute areas of triangles.

NOT APPLICABLE to the program

62.

Compute areas of trapezoids.

NOT APPLICABLE to the program

63.

Compute areas of circles.

NOT APPLICABLE to the program

64.

Use square inches, feet, and yards.

NOT APPLICABLE to the program

65.

Use square millimeters, centimeters, and meters.

NOT APPLICABLE to the program

66.

Compute volume of rectangular solids.

NOT APPLICABLE to the program

67.

Compute volume of cylindrical solids.

NOT APPLICABLE to the program

68.

Use cubic inches, feet, and yards.

NOT APPLICABLE to the program

69.

Use cubic millimeters, centimeters, and meters.

NOT APPLICABLE to the program

70.

Compute mass from volume and density.

NOT APPLICABLE to the program

71.

Find degree of precision/accuracy of calculations and measurements.

NOT APPLICABLE to the program

72.

Identify significant digits.

NOT APPLICABLE to the program

73.

Use the Pythagorean theorem.

NOT APPLICABLE to the program

74.

Do geometric constructions.

NOT APPLICABLE to the program

 - Statistics

75.

Calculate mean.

TAUGHT in the program

76.

Find median.

TAUGHT in the program

77.

Find mode.

TAUGHT in the program

78.

Construct line, bar, circle, and picture graphs.

TAUGHT in the program

79.

Interpret graphs.

TAUGHT in the program

80.

Calculate simple probabilities.

TAUGHT in the program

 - Algebra

81.

Use exponential notation.

REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program entry)

82.

Use algebraic expressions (Ohms Law, gas laws, etc.).

REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program entry)

83.

Simplify algebraic expressions.

REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program entry)

84.

Solve linear equations.

REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program entry)

85.

Have the equivalent of 1 year of High School algebra.

MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in program)

 - Trigonometry

86.

Use trig tables.

NOT APPLICABLE to the program

87.

Compute missing angles of triangles using trig.

NOT APPLICABLE to the program

88.

Compute missing sides of triangles using trig.

NOT APPLICABLE to the program

 - Miscellaneous

89.

Work with non-decimal numeration systems (binary, hexadecimal).

NOT APPLICABLE to the program

90.

Use a calculator for basic operations on whole numbers and decimals.

TAUGHT in the program

91.

Use a calculator for basic operations with fractions.

TAUGHT in the program

92.

Use special features of a calculator such as memory and constant.

TAUGHT in the program

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1.

Use effective textbook study techniques.

MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in program)

2.

Take competent notes from lecture.

MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in program)

3.

Take tests in objective formats.

MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in program)

4.

Take essay tests.

MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in program)

5.

Locate materials in library.

TAUGHT in the program

6.

Plan a reasonable study schedule.

MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in program)

7.

Follow sequential instructions.

REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program)

8.

Develop sequential instructions.

TAUGHT in the program

9.

Make accurate observations.

MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)

10.

Identify significant similarities and differences between two or more items.

MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)

11.

Classify or match items by their distinguishing features.

TAUGHT in the program

12.

Draw logical inferences based on observations.

TAUGHT in the program

13.

Identify cause and effect relationships.

TAUGHT in the program

14.

Given a problem, analyze the situation and identify and evaluate possible causes.

TAUGHT in the program

15.

Given a problem, identify and evaluate alternative solutions and arrive at a workable solution.

TAUGHT in the program

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1.

Operate a microcomputer system.

MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)

2.

Demonstrate keyboarding skills.

MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)

3.

Use a word processing program.

MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)

4.

Use a desktop publishing program.

NOT APPLICABLE to the program

5.

Use a spreadsheet program.

TAUGHT in the program

6.

Use a data base program.

TAUGHT in the program

7.

Use a graphics program.

TAUGHT in the program

8.

Use a computer aided drafting program.

NOT APPLICABLE to the program

9.

Use a computer assisted manufacturing program.

NOT APPLICABLE to the program

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