6th Grade Keyboarding 7th Grade Keyboarding

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6th Grade Keyboarding7th Grade Keyboarding

• Mrs. Wood
• Room 221

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What Will I Learn?

• Touch method of entering alphabetic keys
• Function keys such as caps lock, tab, shift,
  enter
• Punctuation marks

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How Will I Be Graded?

• Keyboarding is graded on 3 major competencies
• Technique
• Accuracy
• Speed

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What is TECHNIQUE?

• Eyes on Copy
• Proper Wrist Position
• Proper Position of Feet
• Correct Distance From the Machine
• Proper PostureStraight Back
• Proper Reach for All Keys

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What is ACCURACY?

• Your accuracy grade is made up of typing tests.
• You will proofreading your test.
• Each error that you circle is worth one point.
• Each error that you miss is worth two points.
• Each test is worth 100 points.

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The Need for Speed!

• Your goal is to key at 10 wpm (words per minute)
  during a one-minute timing with 3 or less errors.
  
• If you do, you will get 10/10 for a quiz grade.
  
• Each error over 3 is minus one point. For
  example, if you key 13 wpm and make 5 errors your
  score will be 8/10.

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Classroom Rules and Procedures

• Arrive on time in a quiet and orderly manner.
• Be in your assigned seat when the late bell
  rings.
• Pass back folders, sharpen pencils, etc. prior to
  the beginning of class.
• Raise your hand to talk with your teacher.
• NO TALKING IN CLASS WILL BE TOLERATED!!!!!!
• Treat all equipment with respect.
• NO GUM IS ALLOWED IN THE COMPUTER ROOM!!!!!!
• I will dismiss you when the bell rings.

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Relax. . . . .

• Keyboarding is fun and easy!!!!