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.

TAUGHT in the program

5.

Follow sequential directions to complete a task

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

6.

Determine the main idea of a passage.

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

7.

Use table of contents, index, appendices, glossary, section headings and subheadings.

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

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)ewe

9.

Distinguish between relevant and irrelevant information in text or visuals.

TAUGHT in the program

10.

Skim or scan to determine whether or not text contains relevant information.

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

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.

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 needed before program entry)

23.

Follow sequenced illustrations as a guide.

NOT APPLICABLE to the 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.

NOT APPLICABLE to the program

26.

Make inferences from text.

TAUGHT in the program

27.

Organize information from multiple sources.

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

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1.

Articulate words clearly when speaking.

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

2.

Make standard English usage choices.

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

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 needed 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 needed before program entry)

8.

Punctuate sentences correctly.

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

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 needed 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.

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

14.

Write brief, descriptive accounts of activities or transactions performed.

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

15.

State general impressions of an event or situation as they relate to specific reporting goals.

TAUGHT in the program

16.

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

TAUGHT in 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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- Whole Numbers

1.

Read and write whole numbers.

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

2.

Round whole numbers.

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

3.

Add whole numbers.

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

4.

Subtract whole numbers.

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

5.

Multiply whole numbers.

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

6.

Divide whole numbers.

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

7.

Apply divisibility tests.

TAUGHT in the program

8.

Use correct order of operations.

TAUGHT in the program

9.

Recognize prime and composite numbers.

TAUGHT in the program

10.

Do calculations mentally.

TAUGHT in the program

11.

Estimate answers.

TAUGHT in the program

 - Fractions

12.

Read and write fractions.

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

13.

Round to the nearest 1/2 or whole.

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

14.

Arrange fractions in order.

TAUGHT in the program

15.

Reduce fractions to lowest terms.

TAUGHT in the program

16.

Change mixed numbers to improper fractions.

TAUGHT in the program

17.

Change fractions to equivalent fractions.

TAUGHT in the program

18.

Add fractions.

TAUGHT in the program

19.

Subtract fractions.

TAUGHT in the program

20.

Multiply fractions.

TAUGHT in the program

21.

Divide fractions.

TAUGHT in the program

22.

Estimate answers.

TAUGHT in the program

 - Decimals

23.

Read and write decimals.

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

24.

Round decimals.

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

25.

Arrange decimals in order.

TAUGHT in the program

26.

Add decimals.

TAUGHT in the program

27.

Subtract decimals.

TAUGHT in the program

28.

Multiply decimals.

TAUGHT in the program

29.

Divide decimals.

TAUGHT in the program

30.

Change fractions to decimals.

TAUGHT in the program

31.

Change decimals to fractions.

TAUGHT in the program

32.

Use scientific notation.

TAUGHT in the program

 - Percent

33.

Read and write percents.

TAUGHT in the program

34.

Change percents to decimals.

TAUGHT in the program

35.

Change decimals to percents.

TAUGHT in the program

36.

Change percents to fractions.

TAUGHT in the program

37.

Change fractions to percents.

TAUGHT in the program

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.

TAUGHT in the program

 - Direct Measurement

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.

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.

TAUGHT in the program

56.

Measure circumference.

NOT APPLICABLE to the program

57.

Use an architect's/engineer's scale.

NOT APPLICABLE to the program

 - Computed Measurement

58.

Convert from Metric to English units.

TAUGHT in the program

59.

Convert from English to Metric units.

TAUGHT in the program

60.

Compute areas of squares, rectangles, and parallelograms.

NOT APPLICABLE to the program

61.

Compute areas of triangles.

TAUGHT in 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.

TAUGHT in 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.

TAUGHT in the program

73.

Use the Pythagorean theorem.

NOT APPLICABLE to the program

74.

Do geometric constructions.

NOT APPLICABLE to the program

 - Statistics

75.

Calculate mean.

TAUGHT in the program

76.

Find median.

TAUGHT in the program

77.

Find mode.

TAUGHT in the program

78.

Construct line, bar, circle, and picture graphs.

TAUGHT in the program

79.

Interpret graphs.

TAUGHT in the program

80.

Calculate simple probabilities.

TAUGHT in 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.

TAUGHT in the program

84.

Solve linear equations.

NOT APPLICABLE to the program

85.

Have the equivalent of 1 year of High School algebra.

TAUGHT 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.

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

91.

Use a calculator for basic operations with fractions.

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

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.

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

2.

Take competent notes from lecture.

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

3.

Take tests in objective formats.

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

4.

Take essay tests.

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

5.

Locate materials in library.

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

6.

Plan a reasonable study schedule.

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

7.

Follow sequential instructions.

TAUGHT in the program

8.

Develop sequential instructions.

TAUGHT in the program

9.

Make accurate observations.

TAUGHT in the program

10.

Identify significant similarities and differences between two or more items.

TAUGHT in the program

11.

Classify or match items by their distinguishing features.

TAUGHT in the program

12.

Draw logical inferences based on observations.

TAUGHT in the program

13.

Identify cause and effect relationships.

TAUGHT in the program

14.

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

TAUGHT in the program

15.

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

TAUGHT in the program

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1.

Operate a microcomputer system.

TAUGHT in the program

2.

Demonstrate keyboarding skills.

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

3.

Use a word processing program.

TAUGHT in the program

4.

Use a desktop publishing program.

TAUGHT in the program

5.

Use a spreadsheet program.

NOT APPLICABLE to the program

6.

Use a data base program.

TAUGHT in the program

7.

Use a graphics program.

TAUGHT in the program

8.

Use a computer aided drafting program.

TAUGHT in the program

9.

Use a computer assisted manufacturing program.

NOT APPLICABLE to the program

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