CASAS Competencies

CASAS competencies 6.0–6.9 focus on math skills including computing whole numbers, decimal fractions, fractions, and percents. This collections also covers equations, graphs, and measurement skills. We will consider adding to this collection as specific requests come in. 

6.0.1 Identify and classify numeric symbols 

6.0.2 Count and associate numbers with quantities, including recognizing correct number sequencing

6.0.3 Identify information needed to solve a given problem 

6.0.4 Determine appropriate operation to apply to a given problem 

6.0.5 Demonstrate use of a calculator

6.0 Demonstrate pre-computation skills

6.1.1. Add whole numbers

6.1.2. Subtract whole numbers 

6.1.3 Multiply whole numbers

6.1.4 Divide whole numbers 

6.1.5 Perform multiple operations using whole numbers 

6.1 Compute using whole numbers 

6.2.1 Add decimal fractions 

6.2.2 Subtract decimal fractions

6.2.3 Multiply decimal fractions

6.2.4 Divide decimal fractions 

6.2.5 Perform multiple operations using decimal fractions 

6.2.6 Convert decimal fractions to common fractions or percents

6.2 Compute using decimal fractions 

6.3.1 Add common or mixed fractions 

6.3.2 Subtract common or mixed fractions

6.3.3 Multiply common or mixed fractions

6.3.4 Divide common or mixed fractions 

6.3.5 Perform multiple operations using common or mixed fractions 

6.3.6 Convert common or mixed fractions to decimal fractions or percents 

6.3.7 Identify or calculate equivalent fractions 

6.3 Compute using fractions 

6.4.1 Apply a percent to determine amount of discount 

6.4.2 Apply a percent in a context not involving money

6.4.3 Calculate percents

6.4.4 Convert percents to common, mixed, or decimal fractions

6.4.5 Use rate to compute increase or decrease

6.4.6 Compute using ratio or proportion 

6.4 Compute with percents, rate, ratio, and proportion 

6.5.1 Recognize and evaluate simple consumer formulas

6.5.2 Recognize and apply simple geometric formulas

6.5.3 Recognize and apply simple algebraic formulas

6.5.4 Recognize and evaluate logical statements

6.5 Use expressions, equations, and formulas

6.6.1 Convert units of US standard measurement and metric system

6.6.2 Recognize, use, and measure linear dimensions, geometric shapes, or angles

6.6.3 Measure area and volume of geometric shapes 

6.6.4 Use or interpret measurement instruments, such as rulers, scales, gauges, and dials 

6.6.5 Interpret diagrams, illustrations, and scale drawings

6.6.6 Calculate with units of time

6.6.7 Solve measurement problems in stipulated situations 

6.6.8 Interpret mechanical concepts or spatial relationships

6.6.9 Use or interpret switches and controls

6.6 Demonstrate measurement skills

6.7.1 Interpret data given in a line graph 

6.7.2 Interpret data given in a bar graph

6.7.3 Interpret data given in a picture graph 

6.7.4 Interpret data given in a circle graph

6.7.5 Compute averages, medians, or modes 

6.7 Interpret data from graphs and compute averages 

6.8.1 Interpret statistical information used in news reports and articles

6.8.2 Interpret statements of probability

6.8 Use statistics and probability 

6.9.1 Use computation short cuts

6.9.2 Estimate answers

6.9 Use estimation and mental arithmetic 

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