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Reading Skills Language Skills Math Skills Learning Skills Computer Skills

Reading Skills

Skill Level

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.

MASTERED prior to enrollment
(will not be retaught 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.

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.

MASTERED prior to enrollment
(will not be retaught 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. REVIEWED briefly in the program
(familiarity needed before program entry)
14. Select parts of text or visual materials to complete a task.  MASTERED prior to enrollment
(will not be retaught 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 or rows and columns. REVIEWED briefly in the program
(familiarity needed before program entry)
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 entry)
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. 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 entry)
23. Follow sequenced illustrations as a guide.  REVIEWED briefly in the program
(familiarity needed before program entry)
24. Interpret three-dimensional drawings of objects for assembly
or disassembly. 		 NOT APPLICABLE to the program
25. Determine meanings of figurative, idiomatic, or technical usage of terms, using context clues as reference. REVIEWED briefly in the program
(familiarity needed before program entry)
26.  Make inferences from text.  REVIEWED briefly in the program
(familiarity needed before program entry)
27. Organize information from multiple sources. REVIEWED briefly in the program
(familiarity needed before program entry)
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Language Skills

Skill Level

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 entry) 
6.

Spell task-related words and abbreviations correctly.  

REVIEWED briefly in the program
(familiarity needed before program entry) 
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 entry) 
9.

Enter appropriate information onto a form.

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

REVIEWED briefly in the program
(familiarity needed before program entry)
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.  REVIEWED briefly in the program
(familiarity needed before program entry)
16. Summarize events and dialogue in an accurate, complete,
and objective manner.		 REVIEWED briefly in the program
(familiarity needed before program entry)
17. Summarize the major points presented in a written communication.

REVIEWED briefly in the program
(familiarity needed before program entry)
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 entry)
21. Generate a written communication, arranging sections logically. REVIEWED briefly in the program
(familiarity needed before program entry)
22. Write a brief justification for actions taken and provide good reason 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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Math Skills – Whole Numbers

Skill Level
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)
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Math Skills - Fractions

Skill Level
12.

Read and write fractions.  

MASTERED prior to enrollment 
(will not be retaught in the program)
13.

Round to the nearest ½ 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)
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Math Skills – Decimals

Skill Level
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. 

 MASTERED prior to enrollment 
(will not be retaught in the program)
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Math Skills – Percent

Skill Level
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 % pf 8?) 

 MASTERED prior to enrollment 
(will not be retaught in the program)
41.

Find the base. (EX: 9 is 10% of what)  

 MASTERED prior to enrollment 
(will not be retaught in the program)
42.

Compute: discounts, markup, tax commission.

REVIEWED briefly in program
(familiarity needed before program entry) 
43.

Compute simple interest. 

REVIEWED briefly in program
(familiarity needed before program entry)

 44.

Compute compound interest.

REVIEWED briefly in program
(familiarity needed before program entry)
45. Compute percentages mentally. MASTERED prior to enrollment 
(will not be retaught in the program)
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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 architects/engineers scale.

NOT APPLICABLE to the program
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Math Skills – Computed Measurement

Skill Level
58.

Convert from Metric to English units. 

 MASTERED prior to enrollment 
(will not be retaught in the program)
59.

Convert from English to Metric units.

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

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

 MASTERED prior to enrollment 
(will not be retaught in 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 prior to enrollment 
(will not be retaught in the program)
74. Do geometric constructions. NOT APPLICABLE to the program 
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Math Skills – Statistics

Skill Level
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
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Math Skills – Algebra

Skill Level
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)
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Math Skills – Miscellaneous

Skill Level
86.

Use a calculator for basic operations on whole numbers and decimals. 

MASTERED prior to enrollment
(will not be retaught in the program)
87.

Use a calculator for basic operations with fractions. 

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

Skill Level
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.  

MASTERED prior to enrollment
(will not be retaught in the program)
10.

Identify significant similarities and differences between two or more items.  

MASTERED prior to enrollment
(will not be retaught in the program)
11.

Classify or match items by their distinguishing features. 

 MASTERED prior to enrollment
(will not be retaught in the program)
12.

Draw logical inferences based on observations. 

 MASTERED prior to enrollment
(will not be retaught in the program)
13. Identify cause and effect relationships.  MASTERED prior to enrollment
(will not be retaught in the program)
14. Given a problem, analyze the situation and identify and
evaluate possible causes. 		 MASTERED prior to enrollment
(will not be retaught in the program)
15. Given a problem, identify and evaluate alternative solutions and arrive at a workable solution. MASTERED prior to enrollment
(will not be retaught in the program)
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Computer Skills

Skill Level
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 program
(familiarity needed before program entry)
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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