Des Moines Area Community College.

Telecommunications Technology Skills Grid

Reading Skills

Skill Level
1. Recognize common words and meanings. MASTERED (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. MASTERED (will not be retaught in the program)
4. Identify factual details within text. MASTERED (will not be retaught in the program)
5. Follow sequential directions to complete a task REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity need before program entry)
6. Determine the main idea of a passage. MASTERED (will not be retaught in the program)
7. Use table of contents, index, appendices, glossary, section headings and subheadings. MASTERED (will not be retaught in the program)
8. Locate pages, titles, paragraphs, figures, or charts needed to answer questions or solve problems. MASTERED (will not be retaught in the program)
9. Distinguish between relevant and irrelevant information in text or visuals. MASTERED (will not be retaught in the program)
10. Skim or scan to determine whether or not text contains relevant information. MASTERED (will not be retaught in the program)
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. MASTERED (will not be retaught in the program)
13. Combine information from multiple sources that contribute to the completion of a task. TAUGHT in the program
14. Select parts of text or visual materials to complete a task. TAUGHT in the program
15. Read column charts to obtain information. MASTERED (will not be retaught in the program)
16. Locate chart information from a grid of rows and columns. MASTERED (will not be retaught in the program)
17. Cross-reference charted material with text. MASTERED (will not be retaught in the program)
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. 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. TAUGHT in the program
23. Follow sequenced illustrations as a guide. TAUGHT in the program
24. Interpret three-dimensional drawings of objects for assembly or disassembly. TAUGHT in the program
25. Determine meanings of figurative/idiomatic/technical usage of terms, using context clues as reference. TAUGHT in the program
26. Make inferences from text. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity need before program entry)
27. Organize information from multiple sources. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity need before program entry)
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Language Skills

Skill Level
1. Articulate words clearly when speaking. MASTERED (will not be retaught in the program)
2. Make standard English usage choices. MASTERED (will not be retaught in the program)
3. Adjust language level to the audience and the situation. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity need before program entry)
4. Spell general vocabulary words correctly. MASTERED (will not be retaught in the program)
5. Write key technical words accurately on forms. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity need before program entry)
6. Spell task-related words and abbreviations correctly. TAUGHT in the program
7. Write complete sentences. MASTERED (will not be retaught in the program)
8. Punctuate sentences correctly. MASTERED (will not be retaught in the program)
9. Enter appropriate information onto a form. MASTERED (will not be retaught in the program)
10. Record essential information in phrases or simple sentences. MASTERED (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 need 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. TAUGHT in the program
14. Write brief, descriptive accounts of activities or transactions performed. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity need 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 need before program entry)
16. Summarize events and dialogue in an accurate, complete, and objective manner. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity need before program entry)
17. Summarize the major points presented in a written communication. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity need before program entry)
18. Generate a written communication according to a specific format (e.g., memo). REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity need before program entry)
19. Write a report including necessary support documentation. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity need before program entry)
20. Identify intent, target audience, and essential details. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity need before program entry)
21. Generate a written communication, arranging sections logically. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity need before program entry)
22. Write a brief justification for actions taken and provide good reasons for rejecting alternative actions. NOT APPLICABLE to the program
23. Appraise a written communication and make adjustments to improve clarity. NOT APPLICABLE to the program mast
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Math Skills - Whole Numbers

Skill Level
1. Read and write whole numbers. MASTERED (will not be retaught in the program)
2. Round whole numbers. TAUGHT in the program
3. Add whole numbers. MASTERED (will not be retaught in the program)
4. Subtract whole numbers. MASTERED (will not be retaught in the program)
5. Multiply whole numbers. MASTERED (will not be retaught in the program)
6. Divide whole numbers. MASTERED (will not be retaught in the program)
7. Apply divisibility tests. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity need before program entry)
8. Use correct order of operations. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity need before program entry)
9. Recognize prime and composite numbers. TAUGHT in the program
10. Do calculations mentally. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity need before program entry)
11. Estimate answers. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity need before program entry)

Math Skills - Fractions

Skill Level
12. Read and write fractions. MASTERED (will not be retaught in the program)
13. Round to the nearest 1/2 or whole. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity need before program entry)i
14. Arrange fractions in order. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity need before program entry)
15. Reduce fractions to lowest terms. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity need before program entry)
16. Change mixed numbers to improper fractions. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity need before program entry)
17. Change fractions to equivalent fractions. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity need before program entry)
18. Add fractions. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity need before program entry)
19. Subtract fractions. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity need before program entry)
20. Multiply fractions. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity need before program entry)
21. Divide fractions. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity need before program entry)
22. Estimate answers. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity need before program entry)

Math Skills - Decimals

Skill Level
23. Read and write decimals. MASTERED (will not be retaught in the program)
24. Round decimals. TAUGHT in the program
25. Arrange decimals in order. MASTERED (will not be retaught in the program)
26. Add decimals. MASTERED (will not be retaught in the program)
27. Subtract decimals. MASTERED (will not be retaught in the program)
28. Multiply decimals. MASTERED (will not be retaught in the program)
29. Divide decimals. MASTERED (will not be retaught in the program)
30. Change fractions to decimals. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity need before program entry)
31. Change decimals to fractions. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity need before program entry)
32. Use scientific notation. TAUGHT in the program

Math Skills - Percent

Skill Level
33. Read and write percents. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity need before program entry)
34. Change percents to decimals. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity need before program entry)
35. Change decimals to percents. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity need before program entry)
36. Change percents to fractions. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity need before program entry)
37. Change fractions to percents. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity need before program entry)
38. Use ratio and proportion. TAUGHT in the program
39. Compute a percent of a number. EX: What is 6% of 40? REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity need before program entry)
40. Find what percent one number is of another. EX: 6 is what % of 8? REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity need before program entry)
41. Find the base. EX: 8 is 10% of what? REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity need before program entry)
42. Compute: discounts, markup, tax, commission. NOT APPLICABLE to the program
43. Compute simple interest. TAUGHT in the program
44. Compute compound interest. TAUGHT in the program
45. Compute percentages mentally. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity need before program entry)

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. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity need before program entry)
48. Measure to the nearest millimeter. NOT APPLICABLE to the program
49. Use millimeter, centimeter, meter, kilometer. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity need before program entry)
50. Measure weight to the nearest ounce. NOT APPLICABLE to the program
51. Measure weight to the nearest gram. Not a
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 architect's/engineer's scale. NOT APPLICABLE to the program

Math Skills - Computed Measurement

Skill Level
58. Convert from Metric to English units. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity need before program entry)
59. Convert from English to Metric units. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity need before program entry)
60. Compute areas of squares, rectangles, and parallelograms. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity need 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. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity need before program entry)
64. Use square inches, feet, and yards. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity need before program entry)
65. Use square millimeters, centimeters, and meters. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity need before program entry)
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. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity need before program entry)
69. Use cubic millimeters, centimeters, and meters. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity need before program entry)
70. Compute mass from volume and density. NOT APPLICABLE to the program
71. Find degree of precision/accuracy of calculations and measurements. TAUGHT in the program
72. Identify significant digits. TAUGHT in the program
73. Use the Pythagorean theorem. TAUGHT in the program
74. Do geometric constructions. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity need before program entry)

Math Skills - Statistics

Skill Level
75. Calculate mean. NOT APPLICABLE to the program
76. Find median. NOT APPLICABLE to the program
77. Find mode. NOT APPLICABLE to the program
78. Construct line, bar, circle, and picture graphs. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity need before program entry)
79. Interpret graphs. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity need before program entry)
80. Calculate simple probabilities. NOT APPLICABLE to the program

Math Skills - Algebra

Skill Level
81. Use exponential notation. TAUGHT in the program
82. Use algebraic expressions (Ohms Law, gas laws, etc.). TAUGHT in the program
83. Simplify algebraic expressions. TAUGHT in the program
84. Solve linear equations. TAUGHT in the program
85. Have the equivalent of 1 year of High School algebra. NOT APPLICABLE to the program

Math Skills - Trigonometry

Skill Level
86. Use trig tables. TAUGHT in the program
87. Compute missing angles of triangles using trig. TAUGHT in the program
88. Compute missing sides of triangles using trig. TAUGHT in the program

Math Skills - Miscellaneous

Skill Level
89. Work with non-decimal numeration systems (binary, hexadecimal). NOT APPLICABLE to the program
90. Use a calculator for basic operations on whole numbers and decimals. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity need before program entry)
91. Use a calculator for basic operations with fractions. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity need before program entry)
92. Use special features of a calculator such as memory and constant. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity need before program entry)
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Learning Skills

Skill Level
1. Use effective textbook study techniques. MASTERED (will not be retaught in the program)
2. Take competent notes from lecture. MASTERED (will not be retaught in the program)
3. Take tests in objective formats. MASTERED (will not be retaught in the program)
4. Take essay tests. MASTERED (will not be retaught in the program)
5. Locate materials in library. MASTERED (will not be retaught in the program)
6. Plan a reasonable study schedule. MASTERED (will not be retaught in the program)
7. Follow sequential instructions. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity need before program entry)
8. Develop sequential instructions. NOT APPLICABLE to the program
9. Make accurate observations. TAUGHT in the program
10. Identify significant similarities and differences between two or more items. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity need before program entry)
11. Classify or match items by their distinguishing features. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity need before program entry)
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. TAUGHT in the program
2. Demonstrate keyboarding skills. TAUGHT in the program
3. Use a word processing program. TAUGHT in the program
4. Use a desktop publishing program. NOT APPLICABLE to the program
5. Use a spreadsheet program. TAUGHT in the program
6. Use a data base program. TAUGHT in 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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