1.

Recognize common words and meanings.

MASTERED (will not be retaught in the program)

2.

Recognize task-related words with technical meanings.

TAUGHT in the program

3.

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

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

4.

Identify factual details within text.

MASTERED (will not be retaught in the program)

5.

Follow sequential directions to complete a task

MASTERED (will not be retaught in the program)

6.

Determine the main idea of a passage.

MASTERED (will not be retaught in the program)

7.

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

MASTERED (will not be retaught in the program)

8.

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

MASTERED (will not be retaught in the program)

9.

Distinguish between relevant and irrelevant information in text or visuals.

MASTERED (will not be retaught in the program)

10.

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

MASTERED (will not be retaught in the program)

11.

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

NOT APPLICABLE to the program

12.

Use information entered on a form to complete a task.

MASTERED (will not be retaught in the program)

13.

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

MASTERED (will not be retaught in the program)

14.

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

MASTERED (will not be retaught in the program)

15.

Read column charts to obtain information.

MASTERED (will not be retaught in the program

16.

Locate chart information from a grid of rows and columns.

MASTERED (will not be retaught in the program)

17.

Cross-reference charted material with text.

MASTERED (will not be retaught in the program)

18.

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

MASTERED (will not be retaught in the program)

19.

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

MASTERED (will not be retaught in the program)

20.

Identify components within a schematic.

MASTERED (will not be retaught in the program)

21.

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

NOT APPLICABLE to the program

22.

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

MASTERED (will not be retaught in the program)

23.

Follow sequenced illustrations as a guide.

MASTERED (will not be retaught in the 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.

NOT APPLICABLE to the program

26.

Make inferences from text.

NOT APPLICABLE to the program

27.

Organize information from multiple sources.

MASTERED (will not be retaught in the program)

 

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1.

Articulate words clearly when speaking.

MASTERED (will not be retaught in the program)

2.

Make standard English usage choices.

MASTERED (will not be retaught in the program)

3.

Adjust language level to the audience and the situation.

MASTERED (will not be retaught in the program)

4.

Spell general vocabulary words correctly.

MASTERED (will not be retaught in the program)

5.

Write key technical words accurately on forms.

TAUGHT in the program

6.

Spell task-related words and abbreviations correctly.

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

7.

Write complete sentences.

MASTERED (will not be retaught in the program)

8.

Punctuate sentences correctly.

MASTERED (will not be retaught in the program)

9.

Enter appropriate information onto a form.

MASTERED (will not be retaught in the program)

10.

Record essential information in phrases or simple sentences.

MASTERED (will not be retaught in the program)

11.

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

MASTERED (will not be retaught in the program)

12.

Select relevant details for a written communication.

MASTERED (will not be retaught in the program)

13.

Outline a situation by identifying key ideas and support details.

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

14.

Write brief, descriptive accounts of activities or transactions performed.

MASTERED (will not be retaught in the program)

15.

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

MASTERED (will not be retaught in the program)

16.

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

MASTERED (will not be retaught in the program)

17.

Summarize the major points presented in a written communication.

MASTERED (will not be retaught in the program)

18.

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

MASTERED (will not be retaught in the program)

19.

Write a report including necessary support documentation.

MASTERED (will not be retaught in the program)

20.

Identify intent, target audience, and essential details.

MASTERED (will not be retaught in the program)

21.

Generate a written communication, arranging sections logically.

MASTERED (will not be retaught in the program)

22.

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

MASTERED (will not be retaught in the program)

23.

Appraise a written communication and make adjustments to improve clarity.

MASTERED (will not be retaught in the program)

 

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- Whole Numbers

1.

Read and write whole numbers.

MASTERED (will not be retaught in the program)

2.

Round whole numbers.

MASTERED (will not be retaught in the program)

3.

Add whole numbers.

MASTERED (will not be retaught in the program)

4.

Subtract whole numbers.

MASTERED (will not be retaught in the program)

5.

Multiply whole numbers.

MASTERED (will not be retaught in the program)

6.

Divide whole numbers.

MASTERED (will not be retaught in the program)

7.

Apply divisibility tests.

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

8.

Use correct order of operations.

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

9.

Recognize prime and composite numbers.

NOT APPLICABLE to the program

10.

Do calculations mentally.

MASTERED (will not be retaught in the program)

11.

Estimate answers.

MASTERED (will not be retaught in the program)

 - Fractions

12.

Read and write fractions.

MASTERED (will not be retaught in the program)

13.

Round to the nearest 1/2 or whole.

MASTERED (will not be retaught in the program)'

14.

Arrange fractions in order.

MASTERED (will not be retaught in the program)

15.

Reduce fractions to lowest terms.

MASTERED (will not be retaught in the program)

16.

Change mixed numbers to improper fractions.

MASTERED (will not be retaught in the program)

17.

Change fractions to equivalent fractions.

NOT APPLICABLE to the program

18.

Add fractions.

MASTERED (will not be retaught in the program)

19.

Subtract fractions.

MASTERED (will not be retaught in the program)

20.

Multiply fractions.

MASTERED (will not be retaught in the program)

21.

Divide fractions.

MASTERED (will not be retaught in the program)

22.

Estimate answers.

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

 - Decimals

23.

Read and write decimals.

MASTERED (will not be retaught in the program)

24.

Round decimals.

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

25.

Arrange decimals in order.

MASTERED (will not be retaught in the program)

26.

Add decimals.

MASTERED (will not be retaught in the program)

27.

Subtract decimals.

MASTERED (will not be retaught in the program)

28.

Multiply decimals.

MASTERED (will not be retaught in the program)

29.

Divide decimals.

MASTERED (will not be retaught in the program)

30.

Change fractions to decimals.

MASTERED (will not be retaught in the program)

31.

Change decimals to fractions.

MASTERED (will not be retaught in the program)

32.

Use scientific notation.

NOT APPLICABLE to the program

 - Percent

33.

Read and write percents.

MASTERED (will not be retaught in the program)

34.

Change percents to decimals.

MASTERED (will not be retaught in the program)

35.

Change decimals to percents.

MASTERED (will not be retaught in the program)

36.

Change percents to fractions.

MASTERED (will not be retaught in the program)

37.

Change fractions to percents.

MASTERED (will not be retaught in the program)

38.

Use ratio and proportion.

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

39.

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

MASTERED (will not be retaught in the program)

40.

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

MASTERED (will not be retaught in the program)

41.

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

MASTERED (will not be retaught in the program)

42.

Compute: discounts, markup, tax, commission.

MASTERED (will not be retaught in the program)

43.

Compute simple interest.

MASTERED (will not be retaught in the program)

44

Compute compound interest.

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

45.

Compute percentages mentally.

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

 - Direct Measurement

46.

Measure to the nearest 1/16 inch.

MASTERED (will not be retaught in the program)

47.

Use inches, feet, yards, miles.

MASTERED (will not be retaught in the program)

48.

Measure to the nearest millimeter.

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

49.

Use millimeter, centimeter, meter, kilometer.

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

50.

Measure weight to the nearest ounce.

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

51.

Measure weight to the nearest gram.

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

52.

Measure angles to the nearest degree.

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

53.

Measure temperature (Fahrenheit).

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

54.

Measure temperature (Celsius).

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

55.

Measure perimeter.

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

56.

Measure circumference.

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

57.

Use an architect's/engineer's scale.

NOT APPLICABLE to the program

 - Computed Measurement

58.

Convert from Metric to English units.

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

59.

Convert from English to Metric units.

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

60.

Compute areas of squares, rectangles, and parallelograms.

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

61.

Compute areas of triangles.

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

62.

Compute areas of trapezoids.

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

63.

Compute areas of circles.

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

64.

Use square inches, feet, and yards.

MASTERED (will not be retaught in the program)

65.

Use square millimeters, centimeters, and meters.

NOT APPLICABLE to the program

66.

Compute volume of rectangular solids.

MASTERED (will not be retaught in the program)

67.

Compute volume of cylindrical solids.

MASTERED (will not be retaught in the program)

68.

Use cubic inches, feet, and yards.

MASTERED (will not be retaught in the program)

69.

Use cubic millimeters, centimeters, and meters.

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

70.

Compute mass from volume and density.

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

71.

Find degree of precision/accuracy of calculations and measurements.

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

72.

Identify significant digits.

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

73.

Use the Pythagorean theorem.

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

74.

Do geometric constructions.

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

 - Statistics

75.

Calculate mean.

NOT APPLICABLE to the program

76.

Find median.

NOT APPLICABLE to the program

77.

Find mode.

NOT APPLICABLE to the program

78.

Construct line, bar, circle, and picture graphs.

NOT APPLICABLE to the program

79.

Interpret graphs.

NOT APPLICABLE to the program

80.

Calculate simple probabilities.

NOT APPLICABLE to the program

 - Algebra

81.

Use exponential notation.

NOT APPLICABLE to the program

82.

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

NOT APPLICABLE to the program

83.

Simplify algebraic expressions.

NOT APPLICABLE to the program

84.

Solve linear equations.

NOT APPLICABLE to the program

85.

Have the equivalent of 1 year of High School algebra.

NOT APPLICABLE to the 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.

MASTERED (will not be retaught in the program)

91.

Use a calculator for basic operations with fractions.

MASTERED (will not be retaught in the program)

92.

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

NOT APPLICABLE to the program

 

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1.

Use effective textbook study techniques.

MASTERED (will not be retaught in the program)

2.

Take competent notes from lecture.

MASTERED (will not be retaught in the program)

3.

Take tests in objective formats.

MASTERED (will not be retaught in the program)

4.

Take essay tests.

MASTERED (will not be retaught in the program)

5.

Locate materials in library.

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

6.

Plan a reasonable study schedule.

MASTERED (will not be retaught in the program)

7.

Follow sequential instructions.

MASTERED (will not be retaught in the program)

8.

Develop sequential instructions.

MASTERED (will not be retaught in the program)

9.

Make accurate observations.

MASTERED (will not be retaught in the program)

10.

Identify significant similarities and differences between two or more items.

MASTERED (will not be retaught in the program)

11.

Classify or match items by their distinguishing features.

MASTERED (will not be retaught in the program)

12.

Draw logical inferences based on observations.

MASTERED (will not be retaught in the program)

13.

Identify cause and effect relationships.

MASTERED (will not be retaught in the program)

14.

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

MASTERED (will not be retaught in the program)

15.

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

MASTERED (will not be retaught in the program)

 

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1.

Operate a microcomputer system.

MASTERED (will not be retaught in the program)

2.

Demonstrate keyboarding skills.

TAUGHT in the program

3.

Use a word processing program.

TAUGHT in the program