Keyboarding - (Fifth Grade) [2002]

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Course Preface
Core Code: 32-02-00-00-210
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Course Description
"It is recommended that in addition to the standards and performance indicators, keyboarding first be taught as a concentrated unit in third grade and reviewed in each succeeding grade to allow students to achieve a high degree of proficiency. Students will be assessed during the spring of their 5th grade year. The assessment will include a keyboarding skill test, a technology literacy self-assessment, and the inclusion of at least two pieces of student work in an electronic portfolio."

TECHNIQUE RATING LEVELS

Mastery Level - The student knows the keys and keys by touch.
Near Mastery Level - With more practice, the student will key by touch.
Partial Mastery Level - The student looks at the keys most of the time.
Minimal Mastery Level - The student is dependent on looking at the keys.

CORRECT TECHNIQUE CRITERIA

• Feet positioned for balance.
• Center body to the "h" key with elbows at sides.
• Sit up straight.
• Curve fingers over the home keys.
• Keep wrists off the keyboard.
• Keep eyes on printed copy.
• Key by touch.
• Key with a smooth rhythm.

Core Standards of the Course

Standard 1
The student will demonstrate correct keyboarding techniques while increasing speed and maintaining accuracy.

1. Key at a minimum speed of 25 words per minute (WPM) on at least three one-minute timings.
2. Key at 2 or fewer errors on one-minute timings.
3. Key without using the backspace/delete key on timings.