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2001-2002 Catalog
Computational Skills
CLAST mathematics examination items and score reports are provided in these broad categories:
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
MAC 1105
MAC 1140
MGF 1106
STA 2023
Arithmetic Skills
Adds and subtracts rational numbers
X
X
X
X
Multiplies and divides rational numbers
X
X
X
X
Adds and subtracts rational numbers in decimal
X
X
X
X
Multiplies and divides rational numbers in decimal form
X
X
X
X
Calculates percent increase and percent decrease
X
X
X
Solves the sentence a% of b is c, where values for two of the variables are given
X
X
Recognizes the meaning of exponents
X
X
X
X
Recognizes the role of the base number in determining place value in the base-ten numeration system

X
Identifies equivalent forms of positive rational numbers involving decimals, percents and fractions

X

X

X
Determines the order relation between real numbers
X
X
X
Identifies a reasonable estimate of a sum, average or product of numbers
X
X
X
Infers relations between numbers in general by examining particular number pairs
X
X
X
Solves real-world problems which do not require the use of variables and which do not involve percent

X
Solves real-world problems which do not require the use of variables and which do require the use of percent

X
Solves problems that involve the structure and logic of arithmetic
X
X
X

Geometry and Measurement Skills
Rounds measurements to the nearest given unit of the measuring device used
X
X
  
Calculates distances
X
X
X
  
Calculates areas
X
X
X
  
Calculates volumes
X
X
X
  
Identifies relationships between angle measure
X
  
Classifies simple plane figures by recognizing their properties
X
  
Recognizes similar triangles and their properties
X
  
Identifies appropriate units of measurement for geometric objects
X
X
X
  
Infers formulas for measuring geometric figures
X
  
Selects applicable formulas for computing measures of geometric figures
X
X
X
  
Solves real-world problems involving perimeters, areas, volumes of geometric figures
X
X
X
  
Solves real-world problems involving the Pythagorean property
X
X
X
  

Logical Reasoning
Deduces facts of set inclusion or set non-inclusion from a diagram
X
  
Identifies statements equivalent to the negations of simple and compound statements
X
  
Determines equivalence or nonequivalence of statements
X
  
Draws logical conclusions from data
X
  
Recognizes that an argument may not be valid even though its conclusion is true
X
  
Recognizes valid reasoning patterns as illustrated by valid arguments in everyday language

X
  
Selects applicable rules for transforming statements without affecting their meaning
X
  
Draws logical conclusions when facts warrant them
X
  

Algebra Skills
Adds and subtracts real numbers
X
X
X
X
Multiplies and divides real numbers
X
X
X
X
Applies the order-of-operations agreement to computations involving numbers and variables

X

X

X

X
Uses scientific notation in calculations involving very large or very small measurements
X
X
X
Solves linear equations
X
X
X
X
Solves linear inequalities
X
X
X
Uses given formulas to compute results when geometric measurements are not involved
X
X
X
X
Finds particular values of a function
X
X
X
Factors a quadratic expression
X
X
Finds the roots of a quadratic equation
X
X
Solves a system of two linear equations in two unknowns
X
X
Uses properties of operations correctly
X
X
X
X
Determines whether a particular number is among the solutions of a given equation or inequality

X

X

X
Recognizes statements and conditions of proportionality and variation
X
X
Identifies regions of the coordinate plans which correspond to specified conditions and vice versa

X

X
Uses applicable properties to select equivalent equations and inequalities
X
X
X
X
Solves real-world problems involving the use of variables aside from commonly used geometric formulas

X

X

X

X
Solves problems that involve the structure and logic of algebra
X
X
X
X

Statistics Skills, Including Probability
Identifies information contained in bar, line and circle graphs    
X
X
Determines the mean, median and mode of a set of numbers    
X
X
Uses the fundamental counting principle    
X
X
Recognizes properties and interrelationships among the mean, median and mode in a variety of distributions    

X

X
Chooses the most appropriate procedure for selecting an unbiased sample from a target population    

X

X
Identifies the probability of a specified outcome in an experiment    
X
X
Infers relations and makes accurate predictions from studying statistical data    
X
X
Interprets real-world problems involving frequency and cumulative frequency tables    
X
X
Solves real-world problems involving probabilities    
X
X

Communication Skills

 

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