Des Moines Area Community College.

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Reading Skills

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

Skill Level
1. Articulate words clearly when speaking. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity need before program entry)
2. Make standard English usage choices. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity need before program entry)
3. Adjust language level to the audience and the situation. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity need before program entry)
4. Spell general vocabulary words correctly. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity need before program entry)
5. Write key technical words accurately on forms. TAUGHT in the program
6. Spell task-related words and abbreviations correctly. TAUGHT in the program
7. Write complete sentences. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity need before program entry)
8. Punctuate sentences correctly. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity need before program entry)
9. Enter appropriate information onto a form. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity need before program entry)
10. Record essential information in phrases or simple sentences. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity need before program entry)
11. Transfer numbers, codes, dates and figures onto appropriate sections of forms. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity need before program entry)
12. Select relevant details for a written communication. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity need before program entry)
13. Outline a situation by identifying key ideas and support details. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity need before program entry)
14. Write brief, descriptive accounts of activities or transactions performed. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity need before program entry)
15. State general impressions of an event or situation as they relate to specific reporting goals. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity need before program entry)
16. Summarize events and dialogue in an accurate, complete, and objective manner. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity need before program entry)
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. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity need before program entry)
2. Round whole numbers. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity need before program entry)
3. Add whole numbers. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity need before program entry)
4. Subtract whole numbers. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity need before program entry)
5. Multiply whole numbers. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity need before program entry)
6. Divide whole numbers. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity need before program entry)
7. Apply divisibility tests. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity need before program entry)
8. Use correct order of operations. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity need before program entry)
9. Recognize prime and composite numbers. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity need before program entry)
10. Do calculations mentally. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity need before program entry)
11. Estimate answers. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity need before program entry)

Math Skills - Fractions

Skill Level
12. Read and write fractions. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity need before program entry)
13. Round to the nearest 1/2 or whole. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity need before program entry)
14. Arrange fractions in order. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity need before program entry)
15. Reduce fractions to lowest terms. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity need before program entry)
16. Change mixed numbers to improper fractions. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity need before program entry)
17. Change fractions to equivalent fractions. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity need before program entry)
18. Add fractions. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity need before program entry)
19. Subtract fractions. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity need before program entry)
20. Multiply fractions. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity need before program entry)
21. Divide fractions. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity need before program entry)
22. Estimate answers. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity need before program entry)

Math Skills - Decimals

Skill Level
23. Read and write decimals. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity need before program entry)
24. Round decimals. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity need before program entry)
25. Arrange decimals in order. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity need before program entry)
26. Add decimals. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity need before program entry)
27. Subtract decimals. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity need before program entry)
28. Multiply decimals. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity need before program entry)
29. Divide decimals. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity need before program entry)
30. Change fractions to decimals. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity need before program entry)
31. Change decimals to fractions. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity need before program entry)
32. Use scientific notation. NOT APPLICABLE to the program

Math Skills - Percent

Skill Level
33. Read and write percents. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity need before program entry)
34. Change percents to decimals. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity need before program entry)
35. Change decimals to percents. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity need before program entry)
36. Change percents to fractions. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity need before program entry)
37. Change fractions to percents. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity need before program entry)
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? REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity need before program entry)
40. Find what percent one number is of another. EX: 6 is what % of 8? REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity need before program entry)
41. Find the base. EX: 8 is 10% of what? REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity need before program entry)
42. Compute: discounts, markup, tax, commission. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity need before program entry)
43. Compute simple interest. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity need before program entry)
44. Compute compound interest. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity need before program entry)
45. Compute percentages mentally. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity need before program entry)

Math Skills - Direct Measurement

Skill Level
46. Measure to the nearest 1/16 inch. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity need before program entry)
47. Use inches, feet, yards, miles. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity need before program entry)
48. Measure to the nearest millimeter. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity need before program entry)
49. Use millimeter, centimeter, meter, kilometer. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity need before program entry)
50. Measure weight to the nearest ounce. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity need before program entry)
51. Measure weight to the nearest gram. NOT APPLICABLE to the program
52. Measure angles to the nearest degree. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity need before program entry)
53. Measure temperature (Fahrenheit). NOT APPLICABLE to the program
54. Measure temperature (Celsius). NOT APPLICABLE to the program
55. Measure perimeter. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity need before program entry)
56. Measure circumference. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity need before program entry)
57. Use an architect's/engineer's scale. NOT APPLICABLE to the program

Math Skills - Computed Measurement

Skill Level
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

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.). TAUGHT in 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. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity need before program entry)
91. Use a calculator for basic operations with fractions. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity need before program entry)
92. Use special features of a calculator such as memory and constant. NOT APPLICABLE to the program
 

Learning Skills

Skill Level
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. MASTERED (will not be retaught in the program)
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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Computer Skills

Skill Level
1. Operate a microcomputer system. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity need before program entry)
2. Demonstrate keyboarding skills. NOT APPLICABLE to the program
3. Use a word processing program. NOT APPLICABLE to the program
4. Use a desktop publishing program. NOT APPLICABLE to the program
5. Use a spreadsheet program. NOT APPLICABLE to the program
6. Use a data base program. NOT APPLICABLE to the program
7. Use a graphics program. NOT APPLICABLE to 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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