At the end of 2nd grade, students should be typing about 7-10 WPM with 80-85% accuracy
At the end of 2nd grade, students should be typing about 7-10 WPM with 80-85% accuracy
Speed is not necessarily a factor, but a rough guide to typing speed is to add 5 wpm per grade level.
Speed is not necessarily a factor, but a rough guide to typing speed is to add 5 wpm per grade level.
The focus in second grade is on key placement, posture, and two-handed position.
Keep you index fingers on f and j. Keep your other fingers on the home row keys, too. Thumbs can rest on the space bar.
Don't worry about speed. Posture, hand position, use of all fingers should be emphasized instead.
Best practices for this level:
Review good mouse skills
Always remind students of posture and proer hand position.
Students should generally learn to type as fast as they need to for classwork. At this level there is no need for speed. Habits are essential.
Typing Games
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