Core Skills- Definitions

1. LITERACY	1. Read simple things like labels on containers. [BASIC LITERACY]
	2. Read for comprehension and write complete sentences or longer passages [ADVANCED LITERACY]
2. COMMUNICATION	1. Understand verbal instructions, listen well [BASIC COMMUNICATION]
	2. Give instructions, explain things well to people with whom you are not familiar [ADVANCED COMMUNICATION]
3. NUMERACY	1. Basic counting, simple addition/subtractions, measurement [BASIC NUMERACY]
	2. Working with fractions, multiplying and dividing, doing algebra or basic bookkeeping [ADVANCED NUMERACY]
4. CREATIVITY	1. Follow instructions [BASIC CREATIVITY]
	2. Come up with creative solutions to problems, take on new tasks, and control your own work schedule (in Urdu use ‘mechanical mind’. [ADVANCED CREATIVITY]
5. PLANNING	1. Plan and manage your own tasks and schedule. [BASIC PLANNING]
	2. Plan and manage others’ tasks and schedules as well. [ADVANCED PLANNING]