Keyboarding Class Goals Back to top

The following table shows the individual Class goals for Keyboarding.

	Goal for Accuracy	Goal for Words per Minute
Grade 3	0-5 errors	no goal for words per minute
Grade 4	0-5 errors	15
Grade 5	0-5 errors	20
Grade 6	0-5 errors	25
Grade 7	0-5 errors	30
Grade 8	0-5 errors	35

After the keyboarding unit at the beginning of the school year, each class begins with a 2-minute timing. If a student does the two-minute timing with 0 errors, their name is put on a special chart recognizing the students who have achieved 0 errors.    

Correct Keyboarding Technique Back to top

The correct keyboarding position for body, hands and fingers is very important. The student should sit straight with feet down in front of them. Arms should be relaxed at the sides. Fingers should be slightly curved and wrists should be about an inch from the keyboard, not touching the keyboard or the desk. The keyboard should be even with the front of the table or desk. The student’s body should be a hand span away from the desk, centered on the J key.