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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.

TAUGHT in the program

3.

Recognize meanings of common abbreviations, acronyms, codes, and symbols.

TAUGHT 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.

 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.

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

9.

Distinguish between relevant and irrelevant information in text or visuals.

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

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.

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

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.  REVIEWED briefly in the program
(familiarity needed before program entry)
15.  Read column charts to obtain information. REVIEWED briefly in the program
(familiarity needed before program entry)
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.  REVIEWED briefly in the program
(familiarity needed before program entry)
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. 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.  MASTERED prior to enrollment
(will not be retaught in the program)
24. Interpret three-dimensional drawings of objects for assembly
or disassembly. 		 TAUGHT in the program
25. Determine meanings of figurative, idiomatic, or 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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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.

 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. 

 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   

 REVIEWED briefly in the program
(familiarity needed before program entry)
8.

Punctuate sentences correctly. 

 TAUGHT in the program
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.

 TAUGHT 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.

 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. 		 TAUGHT in the 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 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.  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 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. 

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.   

 MASTERED prior to enrollment
(will not be retaught in the program) 
8.

Use correct order of operations. 

TAUGHT 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.

 REVIEWED briefly in the program
(familiarity needed before program entry)
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Math Skills - Fractions

Skill Level
12.

Read and write fractions.  

 REVIEWED briefly in the program
(familiarity needed before program entry)
13.

Round to the nearest ½ or whole. 

 REVIEWED briefly in the program
(familiarity needed before program entry)
14.

Arrange fractions in order.

 REVIEWED briefly in the program
(familiarity needed before program entry)
15.

Reduce fractions to lowest terms. 

REVIEWED briefly in the program
(familiarity needed before program entry)
16.

Change mixed numbers to improper fractions.  

REVIEWED briefly in the program
(familiarity needed before program entry)
17.

Change fractions to equivalent fractions.  

 REVIEWED briefly in the program
(familiarity needed before program entry)
18.

Add fractions.  

 REVIEWED briefly in the program
(familiarity needed before program entry)
19.

Subtract fractions. 

REVIEWED briefly in the program
(familiarity needed before program entry)
20.

Multiply fractions.  

 REVIEWED briefly in the program
(familiarity needed before program entry)
21.

Divide fractions. 

 REVIEWED briefly in the program
(familiarity needed before program entry)
22.

Estimate answers. 

 REVIEWED briefly in the program
(familiarity needed before program entry)
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Math Skills – Decimials

Skill Level
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.  

 REVIEWED briefly in the program
(familiarity needed before program entry)
26.

Add decimals. 

 REVIEWED briefly in the program
(familiarity needed before program entry)
27.

Subtract decimals.  

 REVIEWED briefly in the program
(familiarity needed before program entry)
28.

Multiply decimals.

 REVIEWED briefly in the program
(familiarity needed before program entry)
29.

Divide decimals. 

 REVIEWED briefly in the program
(familiarity needed before program entry)
30.

Change fractions to decimals.  

 TAUGHT in the program
31.

Change decimals to fractions. 

 TAUGHT in the program
32.

Use scientific notation. 

 NOT APPLICABLE to the program
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Math Skills – Percent

Skill Level
33.

Read and write percents. 

 REVIEWED briefly in the program
(familiarity needed before program entry)
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 % pf 8?) 

 TAUGHT in the program
41.

Find the base. (EX: 9 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
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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. 

 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
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Math Skills – Statistics