“Store-y” Book Keeping

Essential Skills Inventory Master List

SKILL	DESCRIPTION	WHEN USED
Reading Text	To scan for specific information/to locate information
Reading Text	To skim for overall meaning/to get the gist
Reading Text	To read the full text to understand and learn
Document Use	To read and interpret information
Document Use	To enter information
Writing	To organize/remember
Writing	To keep a record/to document
Writing	To inform/to request information
Writing	To persuade/to justify a request
Numeracy	Money math
Numeracy	Scheduling or budgeting and accounting math
Numeracy	Measurement and calculation math
Numeracy	Data analysis math
Numeracy	Numerical estimation
Oral Communication	To take messages
Oral Communication	To provide/receive information, explanation, direction
Oral Communication	To seek/obtain information
Oral Communication	To co-ordinate work with that of others
Oral Communication	To reassure/comfort
Oral Communication	To discuss (exchange information/opinions)
Oral Communication	To persuade
Oral Communication	To instruct, instill understanding, knowledge
Oral Communication	To negotiate/resolve conflicts
Thinking Skills	Problem solving
Thinking Skills	Decision making
Thinking Skills	Job task planning and organizing
Thinking Skills	Use of memory
Thinking Skills	Finding information
Working with Others	Work alone
Working with Others	Work jointly with a partner or helper
Working with Others	Work as a member of a team
Continuous Learning	As part of regular school/work activity
Continuous Learning	From other students/co-workers