Des Moines Area Community College.

Tool and Die Skills Grid

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. 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 of rows and columns. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
17. Cross-reference charted material with text. MASTERED prior to enrollment (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. 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. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
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/technical usage of terms, using context clues as reference. TAUGHT 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. 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. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
6. Spell task-related words and abbreviations correctly. TAUGHT in the program
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. NOT APPLICABLE to 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. NOT APPLICABLE to 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. NOT APPLICABLE to the program
15. State general impressions of an event or situation as they relate to specific reporting goals. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
16. Summarize events and dialogue in an accurate, complete, and objective manner. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
17. Summarize the major points presented in a written communication. NOT APPLICABLE to the program
18. Generate a written communication according to a specific format (e.g., memo). NOT APPLICABLE to the program
19. Write a report including necessary support documentation. NOT APPLICABLE to the program
20. Identify intent, target audience, and essential details. NOT APPLICABLE to the program
21. Generate a written communication, arranging sections logically. NOT APPLICABLE to the program
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
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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. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program entry)
8. Use correct order of operations. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program entry)
9. Recognize prime and composite numbers. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program entry)
10. Do calculations mentally. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program entry)
11. Estimate answers. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program entry)

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 1/2 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)

Math Skills - Decimals

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. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program entry)
31. Change decimals to fractions. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program entry)
32. Use scientific notation. NOT APPLICABLE to the program

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. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program entry)
35. Change decimals to percents. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program entry)
36. Change percents to fractions. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program entry)
37. Change fractions to percents. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program entry)
38. Use ratio and proportion. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program entry)
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 % of 8? REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program entry)
41. Find the base. EX: 8 is 10% of what? REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program entry)
42. Compute: discounts, markup, tax, commission. NOT APPLICABLE to the program
43. Compute simple interest. NOT APPLICABLE to the program
44. Compute compound interest. NOT APPLICABLE to the program
45. Compute percentages mentally. NOT APPLICABLE to the program

Math Skills - Direct Measurement

Skill Level
46. Measure to the nearest 1/16 inch. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program entry)
47. Use inches, feet, yards, miles. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program entry)
48. Measure to the nearest millimeter. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program entry)
49. Use millimeter, centimeter, meter, kilometer. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program entry)
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. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program entry)
53. Measure temperature (Fahrenheit). NOT APPLICABLE to the program
54. Measure temperature (Celsius). NOT APPLICABLE to the program
55. Measure perimeter. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program entry)
56. Measure circumference. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program entry)
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. TAUGHT in the program
59. Convert from English to Metric units. TAUGHT in 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. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program entry)
62. Compute areas of trapezoids. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program entry)
63. Compute areas of circles. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program entry)
64. Use square inches, feet, and yards. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program entry)
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. TAUGHT in 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. TAUGHT in the program

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. NOT APPLICABLE to the program
79. Interpret graphs. NOT APPLICABLE to the program
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. NOT APPLICABLE to 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. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
91. Use a calculator for basic operations with fractions. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
92. Use special features of a calculator such as memory and constant. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
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Learning Skills

Skill Level
1. Use effective textbook study techniques. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
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. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
9. Make accurate observations. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
10. Identify significant similarities and differences between two or more items. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
11. Classify or match items by their distinguishing features. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
12. Draw logical inferences based on observations. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
13. Identify cause and effect relationships. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
14. Given a problem, analyze the situation and identify and evaluate possible causes. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
15. Given a problem, identify and evaluate alternative solutions and arrive at a workable solution. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
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Computer Skills

Skill Level
1. Operate a microcomputer system. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program entry)
2. Demonstrate keyboarding skills. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program entry)
3. Use a word processing program. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program entry)
4. Use a desktop publishing program. NOT APPLICABLE to the program
5. Use a spreadsheet program. NOT APPLICABLE to the program
6. Use a data base program. NOT APPLICABLE to the program
7. Use a graphics program. TAUGHT in the program
8. Use a computer aided drafting program. TAUGHT in the program
9. Use a computer assisted manufacturing program. TAUGHT in the program
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