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.

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.

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