Des Moines Area Community College.

Architectural Millwork Academic Skills Grid

Reading Skills | Language Skills | Math Skills | Learning Skills | Computer Skills

Reading Skills

Skill Level
1. Recognize common words and meanings. MASTERED prior to enrollment (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 needed before program entry)
4. Identify factual details within text. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
5. Follow sequential directions to complete a task MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
6. Determine the main idea of a passage. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
7. Use table of contents, index, appendices, glossary, section headings and subheadings. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
8. Locate pages, titles, paragraphs, figures, or charts needed to answer questions or solve problems. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program entry)
9. Distinguish between relevant and irrelevant information in text or visuals. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program entry)
10. Skim or scan to determine whether or not text contains relevant information. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
11. Cross-reference within and across source materials to select information to perform a routine. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program entry)
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. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
15. Read column charts to obtain information. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
16. Locate chart information from a grid of rows and columns. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
17. Cross-reference charted material with text. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
18. Apply information from tables or graphs to locate malfunctions or select actions. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program entry)
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. TAUGHT in the program
23. Follow sequenced illustrations as a guide. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
24. Interpret three-dimensional drawings of objects for assembly or disassembly. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program entry)
25. Determine meanings of figurative/idiomatic/technical usage of terms, using context clues as reference. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program entry)
26. Make inferences from text. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program entry)
27. Organize information from multiple sources. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program entry)
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Language Skills

Skill Level
1. Articulate words clearly when speaking. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
2. Make standard English usage choices. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
3. Adjust language level to the audience and the situation. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program entry)
4. Spell general vocabulary words correctly. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
5. Write key technical words accurately on forms. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program entry)
6. Spell task-related words and abbreviations correctly. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
7. Write complete sentences. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
8. Punctuate sentences correctly. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program entry)
9. Enter appropriate information onto a form. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program entry)
10. Record essential information in phrases or simple sentences. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
11. Transfer numbers, codes, dates and figures onto appropriate sections of forms. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program entry)
12. Select relevant details for a written communication. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program entry)
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. TAUGHT in the program
15. State general impressions of an event or situation as they relate to specific reporting goals. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program entry)
16. Summarize events and dialogue in an accurate, complete, and objective manner. NOT APPLICABLE to 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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Math Skills - Whole Numbers

Skill Level
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)

Math Skills

- Fractions

Skill Level
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)

Math Skills

- Decimals

Skill Level
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. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program entry)

Math Skills

- Percent

Skill Level
33. Read and write percents. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program entry)
34. Change percents to decimals. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program entry)
35. Change decimals to percents. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program entry)
36. Change percents to fractions. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program entry)
37. Change fractions to percents. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program entry)
38. Use ratio and proportion. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program entry)
39. Compute a percent of a number. EX: What is 6% of 40? REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program entry)
40. Find what percent one number is of another. EX: 6 is what % of 8? REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program entry)
41. Find the base. EX: 8 is 10% of what? REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program entry)
42. Compute: discounts, markup, tax, commission. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program entry)
43. Compute simple interest. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program entry)
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)

Math Skills

- Direct Measurement

Skill Level
46. Measure to the nearest 1/16 inch. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program entry)
47. Use inches, feet, yards, miles. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program entry)
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. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program entry)

Math Skills

- Computed Measurement

Skill Level
58. Convert from Metric to English units. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program entry)
59. Convert from English to Metric units. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program entry)
60. Compute areas of squares, rectangles, and parallelograms. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed 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 needed before program entry)
64. Use square inches, feet, and yards. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program entry)
65. Use square millimeters, centimeters, and meters. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program entry)
66. Compute volume of rectangular solids. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program entry)
67. Compute volume of cylindrical solids. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program entry)
68. Use cubic inches, feet, and yards. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program entry)
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 needed 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)

Math Skills

- Statistics

Skill Level
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

Math Skills

- Algebra

Skill Level
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

Math Skills

- Trigonometry

Skill Level
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

Math Skills

- Miscellaneous

Skill Level
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 prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
91. Use a calculator for basic operations with fractions. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
92. Use special features of a calculator such as memory and constant. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
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Learning Skills

Skill Level
1. Use effective textbook study techniques. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program entry)
2. Take competent notes from lecture. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
3. Take tests in objective formats. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
4. Take essay tests. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
5. Locate materials in library. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
6. Plan a reasonable study schedule. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
7. Follow sequential instructions. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
8. Develop sequential instructions. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught 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. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program entry)
11. Classify or match items by their distinguishing features. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program entry)
12. Draw logical inferences based on observations. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program entry)
13. Identify cause and effect relationships. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program entry)
14. Given a problem, analyze the situation and identify and evaluate possible causes. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program entry)
15. Given a problem, identify and evaluate alternative solutions and arrive at a workable solution. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program entry)
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Computer Skills

Skill Level
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. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program entry)
6. Use a data base program. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program entry)
7. Use a graphics program. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program entry)
8. Use a computer aided drafting program. TAUGHT in the program (but good to have experience in high school)
9. Use a computer assisted manufacturing program. TAUGHT in the program
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