WorkKeys Graphic Literacy study plan
WorkKeys Graphic Literacy · Give each week a clear focus.
8 weeks · About 6 hours per week
Level 7 & Level 6
Identify which graphic type (line graph, table, pie chart, flowchart, diagram) best answers a given question
Distinguish between data shown directly and data that must be inferred or calculated
Trace multi-step processes through a flowchart to predict an output
Annotate a complex graphic to mark units, scales, and labels before answering
Your checkpoint
A one-page graphic-type decision guide you wrote yourself, with a worked example for each of five graphic types
Level 7 & Level 6
Compute multi-step values from two or more linked graphics
Detect misleading or truncated axes and describe the effect on interpretation
Rank competing options using criteria pulled from a table
Justify a conclusion using two separate pieces of evidence from the same graphic
Your checkpoint
Five multi-step problems solved with written justification citing the specific graphic element used
Level 6 & Level 5
Compare trends across two series on one graph and state where they diverge
Convert between units and scales shown on a graphic
Interpret legends, footnotes, and abbreviations without external help
Predict the next value in a trend and state the assumption behind the prediction
Your checkpoint
A trend-comparison write-up covering three different line or bar graphs, each with one prediction and its stated assumption
Level 5 & Level 4
Read and apply a multi-column table to answer sequencing questions
Follow a procedure diagram to locate where an error would occur
Extract the single relevant data point from a cluttered graphic
State in one sentence what a graphic does and does not show
Your checkpoint
A timed 20-question practice set scored and reviewed, with every miss rewritten as a corrected note
Level 4 & Level 3
Locate specific values in simple tables and bar graphs quickly
Match axis labels and units to the question being asked
Order items by value using a legend or key
Spot when a question asks for a total versus a single entry
Your checkpoint
A 25-question accuracy drill completed at 90% or better, with a log of error types
Level 3 & Level 4
Answer single-step lookup questions under a two-minute-per-question cap
Verify each answer against the graphic before committing
Identify the exact line, column, or bar segment supporting each answer
Reduce careless misreads by re-checking units on every question
Your checkpoint
Two timed 15-question sets with a written list of your three most frequent careless errors
Level 7 & Level 5
Solve full-length mixed-difficulty sets without external reference
Allocate time across easy and hard items deliberately
Explain out loud the reasoning chain for the five hardest items
Flag and revisit any item answered with low confidence
Your checkpoint
One full-length mixed practice test scored, with a confidence-versus-correctness table
Level 7 & Level 6 & Level 5 & Level 4 & Level 3
Re-drill only the error categories logged in weeks 4 through 7
Complete a final timed mixed set at or above your target score
Confirm you can name the graphic type and needed operation before answering
Build a personal pre-test checklist of five habits
Your checkpoint
A final timed practice test score plus a one-page pre-test checklist you will use on exam day
Milestones
Week 2: Solve three multi-step problems unaided and explain each reasoning chain in writing
Week 4: Score at least 75% on a timed 20-question mixed set
Week 6: Answer level 3 and 4 lookup items at 90% accuracy within the time cap
Week 8: Score at or above your target on a full-length timed practice test