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Sample Essential Skill Task in Everyday Life |
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The comprehension of text consisting of sentences and paragraphs.
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Read cooking instructions on food packages to prepare foods. (1) |
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The preparation of written materials for a variety of purposes.
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Write a short e-mail to a friend suggesting plans for the weekend. (1) |
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The use of labels, lists, signs, graphs, charts, tables, forms, and other similar materials.
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Refer to a bus schedule to figure out which bus will get you to your appointment on time. (2) |
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The use of any type of computerized technology.
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Check a company’s website to find travel or weather information. (2) |
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The use of speech for a variety of purposes.
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Teach a friend how to snowboard or how to use a new computer software application. (2) |
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The use of mathematical skills in making financial transactions, such as handling cash, preparing bills, and making payments.
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Calculate the difference between a “sale price” item and a “regular price” item to figure out savings. (1) |
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Planning for the best use of time and money, as well as monitoring of the use of time and money.
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Compare the cost of school supplies at two different stores. (1) |
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The measurement and calculation of quantities, areas, volumes, and/or distances.
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Calculate the area of a room to figure out how much carpet to purchase. (2) |
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The collection and analysis of data in numerical form.
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Predict which sports team will win using game statistics over a period of time. (3) |
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The production of estimates in numerical terms.
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Estimate the amount of time you will need to study for a test. (2) |
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The planning and organization of one’s own work.
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Work on tasks such as organizing silverware or putting stamps on letters in your role as a volunteer. (1) |
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The making of any type of decision, using appropriate information.
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Choose an apartment to rent, considering whether its location, cost and size meet your needs. (2) |
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The identification and solving of problems.
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You have scheduled two activities at the same time. Determine which activity can and should be rescheduled. (2) |
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The use of a variety of sources, including written text, people, computerized databases, and information systems. (See also Reading Text, Document Use, Computer Use, and Oral Communication above.)
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Find out which careers have good growth potential by conducting internet searches to find labour market information, speaking with guidance counsellors and conducting information interviews. (3) |
