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Reading Skills |
Skill Level |
| 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. |
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. |
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. |
REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity need before program entry) |
| 12. |
Use information entered on a form to complete a task. |
REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity need before program entry) |
| 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. |
REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity need before program entry) |
| 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. |
REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity need before program entry) |
| 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. |
REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity need before program entry) |
| 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. |
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 a |
| 25. |
Determine meanings of figurative/idiomatic/technical usage of terms, using context clues as reference. |
MASTERED (will not be retaught in the program) |
| 26. |
Make inferences from text. |
MASTERED (will not be retaught in the program) |
| 27. |
Organize information from multiple sources. |
REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity need before program entry) |
|
Language Skills |
Skill Level |
| 1. |
Articulate words clearly when speaking. |
MASTERED (will not be retaught in the program) |
| 2. |
Make standard English usage choices. |
TAUGHT in the program |
| 3. |
Adjust language level to the audience and the situation. |
TAUGHT in the program |
| 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. |
TAUGHT in the program |
| 9. |
Enter appropriate information onto a form. |
TAUGHT in the program |
| 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. |
TAUGHT in the program |
| 12. |
Select relevant details for a written communication. |
TAUGHT in the program |
| 13. |
Outline a situation by identifying key ideas and support details. |
TAUGHT in the program |
| 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 |
|
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. |
MASTERED (will not be retaught in the program) |
| 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. |
MASTERED (will not be retaught in the program) |
| 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. |
TAUGHT in the program |
| 39. |
Compute a percent of a number. EX: What is 6% of 40? |
TAUGHT in the program |
| 40. |
Find what percent one number is of another. EX: 6 is what % of 8? |
TAUGHT in the program |
| 41. |
Find the base. EX: 8 is 10% of what? |
TAUGHT in the program |
| 42. |
Compute: discounts, markup, tax, commission. |
TAUGHT in the program |
| 43. |
Compute simple interest. |
TAUGHT in the program |
| 44. |
Compute compound interest. |
TAUGHT in the program |
| 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. |
NOT APPLICABLE to the program |
| 47. |
Use inches, feet, yards, miles. |
NOT APPLICABLE to 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. |
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.). |
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. |
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. |
TAUGHT in the program |
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