• data analysis math (analysis of numerical data)
  • analysis of statistics
  • determining what is higher, lower or bigger, smaller
  • compare a numerical read-out to a range of numbers considered acceptable
  • compare rates, averages, etc.
  • calculate average rates of return on investments
  • compare monthly sales volumes
  • make projections
  • calculate impacts of different variables on pay and benefits packages
    
    
• numerical estimation (tasks that involve any estimation that results in a number)
  • estimate amount of material to be used
  • estimate time a task will take
  • estimate costs
  • estimate load weights
  • estimate numbers of workers required
  • estimate time available
  • estimate amounts that can be produced from raw materials
  • estimate number that will be sold

Some considerations:

• specific math skills or knowledge required to complete a task (e.g.) how to work with fractions, decimals, percentages, probability, geometry, trigonometry, conversions, etc.
• how to use measurement tools and computing instruments

Oral Communication

Oral Communication refers to the use of speech to give and exchange thoughts and information by workers. It also refers to receiving information (via signals) and to listening. Types of oral communication:

• listening with little or no interaction (listening to voice mail)
• speaking with little or no interaction (making announcements, leaving voice messages)
• listening to and speaking with co-workers
• interacting with those the worker supervises
• interacting with supervisors
• interacting with clients, customers, the general public
• interacting with outside agents such as suppliers or service people
• participating in group discussions
• presenting information to large or small groups

Workers engage in oral communication:

Oral communication can involve exchanges that occur in person, via the telephone, by radio, or through hand or other kinds of signals.