Reading Skills

Skill Level

1.

Recognize common words and meanings

TAUGHT 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.

TAUGHT in the program

6.

Determine the main idea of a passage.

TAUGHT 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.

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

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.

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.

TAUGHT in the program

 12.

 Use information entered on a form to complete a task.

TAUGHT in the program

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) 

Write key technical words accurately on forms. 

TAUGHT in the program

Spell task-related words and abbreviations correctly.  

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

Write complete sentences   

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

Punctuate sentences correctly. 

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

Enter appropriate information onto a form.

TAUGHT in the program

Record essential information in phrases or simple sentences.

TAUGHT in the program

Transfer numbers, codes, dates and figures onto appropriate sections of forms.

TAUGHT in the program

Select relevant details for a written communication.

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

NOT APPLICABLE to the program

Math Skills – Whole Numbers

Skill Level

Read and write whole numbers. 

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

Round whole numbers.

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

Add whole numbers 

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

Subtract whole numbers.

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

Multiply whole numbers. 

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

Divide whole numbers.

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

Apply divisibility tests.   

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

Use correct order of operations. 

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

Recognize prime and composite numbers.

Do calculations mentally. 

Estimate answers.

Math Skills - Fractions

Skill Level

Read and write fractions.  

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

Round to the nearest ½ or whole. 

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

Arrange fractions in order.

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

Reduce fractions to lowest terms. 

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

Change mixed numbers to improper fractions.  

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

Change fractions to equivalent fractions.  

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

Add fractions.  

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

Subtract fractions. 

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

Multiply fractions.  

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

Divide fractions. 

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

Estimate answers. 

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

Math Skills – Decimials

Skill Level

Read and write decimals. 

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

Round decimals.  

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

Arrange decimals in order.  

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

Add decimals. 

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

Subtract decimals.  

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

Multiply decimals.

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

Divide decimals. 

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

Change fractions to decimals.  

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

Change decimals to fractions. 

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

Use scientific notation. 

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

Math Skills – Percent

Skill Level

Read and write percents. 

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

Change percents to decimals.  

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

Change decimals to percents. 

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

Change percents to fractions. 

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

Change fractions to percents.  

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

Use ratio and proportion. 

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

 Compute a percent of a number. (EX: What is 6% of 40?)  

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

Find what percent one number is of another. (EX: 6 is what % pf 8?) 

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

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

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

Compute: discounts, markup, tax commission.

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

Compute simple interest. 

TAUGHT in the program

44.

Compute compound interest.

TAUGHT in the program

Math Skills – Direct Measurement

Skill Level

Measure to the nearest 1/16 inch. 

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

Use inches, feet, yards, miles.

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

Measure to the nearest millimeter.  

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

Use millimeter, centimeter, meter, kilometer.   

TAUGHT in the program   

Measure weight to the nearest ounce.

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

Measure weight to the nearest gram. 

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

Measure angles to the nearest degree. 

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

Measure temperature (Fahrenheit). 

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

Measure temperature (Celsius). 

REVIEWED prior to enrollment
(familiarity needed before program entry) 

Measure perimeter

REVIEWED prior to enrollment
(familiarity needed before program entry) 

Measure circumference. 

REVIEWED prior to enrollment
(familiarity needed before program entry) 

57.

Use an architects/engineers scale.

NOT APPLICABLE to the program

Math Skills – Computed Measurement

Skill Level

Convert from Metric to English units. 

TAUGHT in the program

Convert from English to Metric units.

TAUGHT in the program 

Compute areas of squares, rectangles, and parallelograms.  

TAUGHT in the program

Compute areas of triangles.  

NOT APPLICABLE to the program

Compute areas of trapezoids. 

NOT APPLICABLE to the program

Compute areas of circles.

TAUGHT in the program

Use square inches, feet, and yards. 

TAUGHT in the program

Use square millimeters, centimeters, and meters. 

TAUGHT in the program

Compute volume of rectangular solids. 

TAUGHT in the program

Compute volume of cylindrical solids. 

TAUGHT in the program

Use cubic inches, feet, and yards. 

TAUGHT in the program

69.

Use cubic millimeters, centimeters, and meters.

TAUGHT in the program

Math Skills – Statistics

Skill Level

Calculate mean. 

Find median. 

Find mode. 

Construct line, bar, circle, and picture graphs.  

Interpret graphs.

TAUGHT in the program

Calculate simple probabilities. 

NOT APPLICABLE to the program

Math Skills – Algebra

Skill Level

Use exponential notation.  

TAUGHT in the program  

Use algebraic expressions. (Ohms Law, gas laws, etc.) 

TAUGHT in the program

Simplify algebraic expressions.

TAUGHT in the program

Solve linear equations. 

TAUGHT in the program

Have the equivalent of 1 year of High School algebra. 

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

Math Skills – Miscellaneous

Skill Level

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

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

Use a calculator for basic operations with fractions. 

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

Learning Skills

Skill Level

Use effective textbook study techniques. 

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

Take competent notes from lecture.

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

Take tests in objective formats. 

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

Take essay tests. 

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

Locate materials in library.

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

Plan a reasonable study schedule. 

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

Follow sequential instructions.  

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

Develop sequential instructions. 

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

Make accurate observations.  

TAUGHT in the program

Identify significant similarities and differences between two or more items.  

TAUGHT in the program

Classify or match items by their distinguishing features. 

TAUGHT in the program

Draw logical inferences based on observations. 

TAUGHT in the program

Computer Skills

Skill Level

Operate a microcomputer system. 

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

Demonstrate keyboarding skills.  

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

Use a word processing program 

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

Use a desktop publishing program.  

Use a spreadsheet program. 

Use a data base program. 

Use a graphics program. 

Use a computer aided drafting program. 

NOT APPLICABLE to the program 

Use a computer assisted manufacturing program. 

NOT APPLICABLE to the program