Typing
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Speed Goals
Speed Goals
You should be able to type faster than you can write.
You should be able to type faster than you can write.
Students at this level should have the keyboard memorized.
Students at this level should have the keyboard memorized.
A good goal for your typing speed is 5 words per minute per grade level.
A good goal for your typing speed is 5 words per minute per grade level.
6th Grade
6th Grade
30 WPM
90% Accuracy
7th Grade
7th Grade
35 WPM
90% Accuracy
8th Grade
8th Grade
40 WPM
90% Accuracy
Practice
Practice
Good Technique
Good Technique
Keep 2 hands on the home row
Use your thumbs for the spacebar
Use your pinkies for the shift keys
Keep your Eyes on the Screen