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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.

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.

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.

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

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.  

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

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.  

 NOT APPLICABLE to the program
31.

Change decimals to fractions. 

 NOT APPLICABLE to 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. 

 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?)  

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

 NOT APPLICABLE to the program
42.

Compute: discounts, markup, tax commission.

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

Compute simple interest. 

 MASTERED prior to enrollment
(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
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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.

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

 MASTERED prior to enrollment
(will not be retaught in the program)
54.

Measure temperature (Celsius). 

 NOT APPLICABLE to the program
55.

Measure perimeter

 MASTERED prior to enrollment 
(will not be retaught in the program)
56.

Measure circumference. 

 MASTERED prior to enrollment 
(will not be retaught in 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.  

 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.

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

Skill Level
75.

Calculate mean. 

 REVIEWED briefly in the program
(familiarity needed before program entry)
76.

Find median. 

 REVIEWED briefly in the program
(familiarity needed before program entry)
77.

Find mode. 

 REVIEWED briefly in the program
(familiarity needed before program entry)
78.

Construct line, bar, circle, and picture graphs.  

 REVIEWED briefly in the program
(familiarity needed before program entry)
79.

Interpret graphs.

 TAUGHT in the program
80.

Calculate simple probabilities. 

 NOT APPLICABLE to the program
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Math Skills – Algebra

Skill Level
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. 

 NOT APPLICABLE to the program
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Math Skills – Miscellaneous

Skill Level
86.

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

 REVIEWED briefly in the program
(familiarity needed before program entry)
87.

Use a calculator for basic operations with fractions. 

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

Skill Level
1.

Use effective textbook study techniques. 

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

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

 TAUGHT in the program
9.

Make accurate observations.  

 TAUGHT in the program
10.

Identify significant similarities and differences between two or more items.  

 TAUGHT in the program
11.

Classify or match items by their distinguishing features. 

 TAUGHT in the program
12.

Draw logical inferences based on observations. 

 TAUGHT in the program
13. Identify cause and effect relationships.  TAUGHT in the program
14. Given a problem, analyze the situation and identify and
evaluate possible causes. 		 TAUGHT in the program
15. Given a problem, identify and evaluate alternative solutions and arrive at a workable solution. TAUGHT 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 

MASTERED prior to enrollment
(will not be retaught in the program)
4.

Use a desktop publishing program.  

 REVIEWED briefly in the program
(familiarity needed before program entry)
5.

Use a spreadsheet program. 

 TAUGHT in the program
6.

Use a data base program. 

 TAUGHT in the program
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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