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.

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

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.

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

9.

Distinguish between relevant and irrelevant information in text or visuals.

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

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.

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.

MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the 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.

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)

19.

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

REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before 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.

REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program)

23.

Follow sequenced illustrations as a guide.

REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before 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.

MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught 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 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.

TAUGHT in the program

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)

6.

Spell task-related words and abbreviations correctly.

REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before 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)

9.

Enter appropriate information onto a form.

TAUGHT in the program

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.

TAUGHT in the program

12.

Select relevant details for a written communication.

MASTERED prior to enrollment (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)

14.

Write brief, descriptive accounts of activities or transactions performed.

REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before 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)

16.

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

REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program)

17.

Summarize the major points presented in a written communication.

REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before 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.

REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before 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.

MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught 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.

REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before 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.

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

47.

Use inches, feet, yards, miles.

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

48.

Measure to the nearest millimeter.

REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program)

49.

Use millimeter, centimeter, meter, kilometer.

REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program)

50.

Measure weight to the nearest ounce.

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

51.

Measure weight to the nearest gram.

REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program)

52.

Measure angles to the nearest degree.

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

53.

Measure temperature (Fahrenheit).

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

54.

Measure temperature (Celsius).

REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program)

55.

Measure perimeter.

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

56.

Measure circumference.

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

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 needed before program)

59.

Convert from English to Metric units.

REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program)

60.

Compute areas of squares, rectangles, and parallelograms.

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

61.

Compute areas of triangles.

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

62.

Compute areas of trapezoids.

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

63.

Compute areas of circles.

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

64.

Use square inches, feet, and yards.

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

65.

Use square millimeters, centimeters, and meters.

REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program)

66.

Compute volume of rectangular solids.

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

67.

Compute volume of cylindrical solids.

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

68.

Use cubic inches, feet, and yards.

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

69.

Use cubic millimeters, centimeters, and meters.

REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program)

70.

Compute mass from volume and density.

TAUGHT in the program

71.

Find degree of precision/accuracy of calculations and measurements.

TAUGHT in the program

72.

Identify significant digits.

TAUGHT in the program

73.

Use the Pythagorean theorem.

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

74.

Do geometric constructions.

NOT APPLICABLE to the program

 - Statistics

75.

Calculate mean.

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

76.

Find median.

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

77.

Find mode.

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

78.

Construct line, bar, circle, and picture graphs.

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

79.

Interpret graphs.

REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program)

80.

Calculate simple probabilities.

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

 - Algebra

81.

Use exponential notation.

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

82.

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

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

83.

Simplify algebraic expressions.

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

84.

Solve linear equations.

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

85.

Have the equivalent of 1 year of High School algebra.

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

TAUGHT in 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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1.

Use effective textbook study techniques.

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

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.

REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program)

10.

Identify significant similarities and differences between two or more items.

REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program)

11.

Classify or match items by their distinguishing features.

REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program)

12.

Draw logical inferences based on observations.

REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program)

13.

Identify cause and effect relationships.

REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program)

14.

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

REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program)

15.

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

REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before 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.

REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before 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)

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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