1.

Recognize common words and meanings.

MASTERED (will not be retaught in the program)

2.

Recognize task-related words with technical meanings.

MASTERED (will not be retaught in the program)

3.

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

MASTERED (will not be retaught in the program)

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.

NOT APPLICABLE to 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.

NOT APPLICABLE to 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.

MASTERED (will not be retaught in 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.

NOT APPLICABLE to the program

16.

Locate chart information from a grid of rows and columns.

NOT APPLICABLE to the program

17.

Cross-reference charted material with text.

NOT APPLICABLE to the program

18.

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

NOT APPLICABLE to the program

19.

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

NOT APPLICABLE to the program

20.

Identify components within a schematic.

NOT APPLICABLE to 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.

NOT APPLICABLE to 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.

MASTERED (will not be retaught in 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.

NOT APPLICABLE to the program

6.

Spell task-related words and abbreviations correctly.

NOT APPLICABLE to the program

7.

Write complete sentences.

MASTERED (will not be retaught in the program)

8.

Punctuate sentences correctly.

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

9.

Enter appropriate information onto a form.

MASTERED (will not be retaught in the program)

10.

Record essential information in phrases or simple sentences.

NOT APPLICABLE to 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.

NOT APPLICABLE to the program

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.

NOT APPLICABLE to the program

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.

MASTERED (will not be retaught 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.

NOT APPLICABLE to 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 (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.

MASTERED (will not be retaught in the program)

8.

Use correct order of operations.

MASTERED (will not be retaught in the program)

9.

Recognize prime and composite numbers.

NOT APPLICABLE to the program

10.

Do calculations mentally.

NOT APPLICABLE to 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.

MASTERED (will not be retaught in 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.

MASTERED (will not be retaught in the program)

 - Decimals

23.

Read and write decimals.

MASTERED (will not be retaught in the program)

24.

Round decimals.

MASTERED (will not be retaught in the program)

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.

MASTERED (will not be retaught in the program)

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?

NOT APPLICABLE to the program

42.

Compute: discounts, markup, tax, commission.

NOT APPLICABLE to the program

43.

Compute simple interest.

NOT APPLICABLE to the program

44

Compute compound interest.

NOT APPLICABLE to the program

45.

Compute percentages mentally.

NOT APPLICABLE to the program

 - 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.

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.

MASTERED (will not be retaught in 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.

MASTERED (will not be retaught in the program)

61.

Compute areas of triangles.

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

62.

Compute areas of trapezoids.

REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity need 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.

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

65.

Use square millimeters, centimeters, and meters.

NOT APPLICABLE to the program

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.

MASTERED (will not be retaught in 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.

MASTERED (will not be retaught in the program)

74.

Do geometric constructions.

NOT APPLICABLE to the program

 - 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.

REVIEWED in union apprenticeship programs (familiarity needed before program entry)

88.

Compute missing sides of triangles using trig.

REVIEWED in union apprenticeship programs (familiarity needed before program entry)

 - 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.

NOT APPLICABLE to the program

5.

Locate materials in library.

NOT APPLICABLE to 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.

NOT APPLICABLE to 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.

NOT APPLICABLE to the program

11.

Classify or match items by their distinguishing features.

NOT APPLICABLE to the program

12.

Draw logical inferences based on observations.

NOT APPLICABLE to the program

13.

Identify cause and effect relationships.

NOT APPLICABLE to the program

14.

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

NOT APPLICABLE to the program

15.

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

NOT APPLICABLE to the program

 

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1.

Operate a microcomputer system.

MASTERED (will not be retaught in the program)

2.

Demonstrate keyboarding skills.

MASTERED (will not be retaught in 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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