CRT 1021 - Technology Foundations/Related Math

Level 3

•  Identify the main idea and simple details
•  Identify the meanings of words that are defined within the passage.
• Recognize the meanings of words that are not defined in the passage.
• Determine the proper placement of a step in a sequence of events or the proper time to perform each step of a task.
• Apply instructions outlined in the passage to situations that are described in the passage.

Level 4

• Identify important details that are less obvious than those at Level 3.
• Apply complicated instructions, some of which involve several steps, to situations described in the reading materials.
• Recognize cause and effect relationships.
• Determine the meaning of words that are not defined in the reading materials.

Level 5

• Understand the paraphrased definition of jargon or technical terms defined in the passage.
• Use jargon or technical terms appropriately in describing situations stated in the passages.
• Understand the definitions of acronyms that are defined in the passage.
• Identify the appropriate definition of words with multiple meanings based on context of the passage.
• Apply more complicated instructions involving conditionals (if X happens, then it will lead to Y) or procedures with a number of steps, to describe situations.

Math

Level 3

• Add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers.
• Add and subtract using positive and negative numbers.
• Change a number from one form to another, using whole numbers fractions, decimals or percentages.

Level 4

• Reorder information and eliminate extraneous information in order to solve problems
• Calculate one-step conversions
• One or two mathematical operations; addition, subtraction, multiplication or division on positive or negative numbers
• Calculate averages, simple ratios, proportions and rates using whole numbers and decimals
• Add simple fractions, decimals or percentages
• Read simple graphs and diagrams

Level 5

• Separate the important facts from extraneous information
• Look up formulas and use them appropriately to perform one-step conversions
• Calculate using mixed units
• Calculate perimeter and areas of basic shapes
• Calculate percentage discounts or markups
• Complete a balance sheet or order form
• Calculate the “best deal” using one- or two-step calculations to compare costs.

Locating Information

Level 3

• Find one or two pieces of information in the document.
• Insert one or two pieces of information into the document.

Level 4

• Find several pieces of information in a document.
• Summarize and/or compare trends in a document.
• Use more than one document to complete a simple task.

Level 5

• Summarize trends and main points on a document often containing many details.
• Compare trends and main points. You will need to focus on pertinent information and ignore distracting details.
• Use multiple documents to complete a task. This may involve using information from one graphic to answer a question on another graphic.