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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.

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

3.

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

MASTERED prior to enrollment
(will not be retaught 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.

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.

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.

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

 12.

 Use information entered on a form to complete a task.

MASTERED prior to enrollment
(will not be retaught in the program)
13. Combine information from multiple sources that contribute to the completion of a task. MASTERED prior to enrollment
(will not be retaught in the program)
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. MASTERED prior to enrollment
(will not be retaught in the program)
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. 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. 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. MASTERED prior to enrollment
(will not be retaught in the program)
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, or technical usage of terms, using context clues as reference. NOT APPLICABLE to 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.

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

3.

Adjust language level to the audience and the situation.
 

MASTERED prior to enrollment
(will not be retaught 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. 

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

Punctuate sentences correctly. 

MASTERED prior to enrollment
(will not be retaught in the program)
9.

Enter appropriate information onto a form.

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

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

Select relevant details for a written communication.

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

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

Recognize prime and composite numbers.

 NOT APPLICABLE to 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.