WEL 1010 - Technology Foundations

Reading

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 on-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 compile 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 tack. This may involve using information from on graphics to answer a question on another graphic.
• Applied Technology Mechanics

Level 3

• Understand and define force (push and pull)
• Understand the properties of pressure (pressure = force / area)
• Understand the properties of friction and inertia
• Understand the effect of frictions and inertia on force
• How incline planes and levers work
• The purpose of machines to transform energy into work
• The effect of friction on machines
• Introduction to torque and gears and the effect they have on work
• Introduction to wheels and pulleys and the effect they have on work
• Introduction to springs and stored energy
• Introduction to troubleshooting and the IDEAL method (Identifying problems, Defining and representing the problem, Exploring alternative approaches, Action on a plan, and Looking at the effects)

Level 4

• Understand the causes of motion by force (acceleration and rotation)
• The concept and use of several machines and motions that force an action
• The use and understand of the simple machine (screws)
• Gain understanding in the properties of acceleration
• Understand the use and effects of rotation and centrifugal force
• Understand Center of Gravity and the effect it has on motion
• Introduce high level thinking for the IDEAL method of troubleshooting

Level 5

• Understand the combination of machines and energy from levels 3 and 4 and how they work together to create more complexed machines.
• Properties of complex machines and they requirement for them to work efficiently
• Understanding the use and function of bearing, lubrication, conveyors, sound and vibrations, and troubleshooting