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.

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 needed before program entry)

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.

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.

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.

TAUGHT in the program

12.

Use information entered on a form to complete a task.

REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed 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.

TAUGHT in the program

15.

Read column charts to obtain information.

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

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.

MASTERED (will not be retaught in the program)

18.

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

MASTERED (will not be retaught 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 needed before program entry)

20.

Identify components within a schematic.

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

21.

Isolate problem components in schematics, tracing to cause of problem and interpreting symbols.

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

22.

Identify details, labels numbers, parts of an illustration, and parts from a key or legend.

TAUGHT in the program

23.

Follow sequenced illustrations as a guide.

TAUGHT in 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.

TAUGHT in the program

26.

Make inferences from text.

TAUGHT in 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.

TAUGHT in the program

6.

Spell task-related words and abbreviations correctly.

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

7.

Write complete sentences.

MASTERED (will not be retaught in the program)

8.

Punctuate sentences correctly.

MASTERED (will not be retaught in the program)

9.

Enter appropriate information onto a form.

MASTERED (will not be retaught in the program)

10.

Record essential information in phrases or simple sentences.

MASTERED (will not be retaught in 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.

TAUGHT in the program

14.

Write brief, descriptive accounts of activities or transactions performed.

TAUGHT in the program

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.

MASTERED (will not be retaught in the program)

18.

Generate a written communication according to a specific format (e.g., memo).

MASTERED (will not be retaught 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.

MASTERED (will not be retaught in the program)

21.

Generate a written communication, arranging sections logically.

MASTERED (will not be retaught in the program)

22.

Write a brief justification for actions taken and provide good reasons for rejecting alternative actions.

MASTERED (will not be retaught in the program)

23.

Appraise a written communication and make adjustments to improve clarity.

MASTERED (will not be retaught 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.

NOT APPLICABLE to the program

9.

Recognize prime and composite numbers.

NOT APPLICABLE to the program

10.

Do calculations mentally.

MASTERED (will not be retaught in 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.

NOT APPLICABLE to 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.

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

 - Decimals

23.

Read and write decimals.

MASTERED (will not be retaught in the program)

24.

Round decimals.

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

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.

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

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?

MASTERED (will not be retaught in the program)

42.

Compute: discounts, markup, tax, commission.

MASTERED (will not be retaught in the program)

43.

Compute simple interest.

MASTERED (will not be retaught in 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.

NOT APPLICABLE to the program

47.

Use inches, feet, yards, miles.

MASTERED (will not be retaught in the program)

48.

Measure to the nearest millimeter.

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

49.

Use millimeter, centimeter, meter, kilometer.

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

50.

Measure weight to the nearest ounce.

TAUGHT in the program

51.

Measure weight to the nearest gram.

TAUGHT in the program

52.

Measure angles to the nearest degree.

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

53.

Measure temperature (Fahrenheit).

TAUGHT in the program

54.

Measure temperature (Celsius).

TAUGHT in the program

55.

Measure perimeter.

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

56.

Measure circumference.

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

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 entry)

59.

Convert from English to Metric units.

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

60.

Compute areas of squares, rectangles, and parallelograms.

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

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.

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

64.

Use square inches, feet, and yards.

MASTERED (will not be retaught in the program)

65.

Use square millimeters, centimeters, and meters.

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

66.

Compute volume of rectangular solids.

MASTERED (will not be retaught in the program)

67.

Compute volume of cylindrical solids.

MASTERED (will not be retaught in the program)

68.

Use cubic inches, feet, and yards.

MASTERED (will not be retaught in the program)

69.

Use cubic millimeters, centimeters, and meters.

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

70.

Compute mass from volume and density.

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

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

 - 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.

MASTERED (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).

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.

MASTERED (will not be retaught in 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.

MASTERED (will not be retaught in the program)

5.

Locate materials in library.

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

6.

Plan a reasonable study schedule.

MASTERED (will not be retaught in the program)

7.

Follow sequential instructions.

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

8.

Develop sequential instructions.

MASTERED (will not be retaught in the program)

9.

Make accurate observations.

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

10.

Identify significant similarities and differences between two or more items.

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

11.

Classify or match items by their distinguishing features.

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

12.

Draw logical inferences based on observations.

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

13.

Identify cause and effect relationships.

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

14.

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

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

15.

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

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

 

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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.

MASTERED (will not be retaught in the program)

4.

Use a desktop publishing program.

NOT APPLICABLE to the program

5.

Use a spreadsheet program.

MASTERED (will not be retaught in the program)

6.

Use a data base program.

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

7.

Use a graphics program.

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

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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