Speed & Review 1

Directions: Follow the steps listed below along with the teacher's instructions.
Notice: The text that you are instructed to type is displayed in a Lucinda Sans Typewriter font.

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FILE SETUP

• Open Windows Notepad
• Maximize your window
• Go to File -- Save
  • Go to your Keyboarding Folder: Z:\\Keyboarding\
  • Name your file "Review01"
• Type your Name and the Date at the top of the document.
  • Press Enter 4 Times

FIGURE YOUR SPEED

• The measure of skill in typing is based on the speed a person can type with few to no errors.
  • Speed of typing is measured in WPM (Words Per Minute)
  • GWPM (Gross Words Per Minute) refers to speed adjusted for number of errors

1. Figure your Speed
   1. Note the word-count scale below. It shows that every 5 characters -- letters, numbers, punctuation marks, and spaces -- count as 1 average word. The scale shows that each of the 2 lines above it has 10 words.
   2. If you type the first line in 1 minute, your speed is 10 words per minute. If you type both lines in 1 minute, your speed is 2 X 10 = 20 words per minute.
   3. If you type part of a line, note the number below where you stopped; it tells you how many words to count for that part of the line.

   EXAMPLE: Let's say that in the 1-minute timing below, you typed the first line and had to stop after typing the word "right" in the second line.

10 words in line 1
6 words in line 2
16 words in 1 minute

TEST YOUR SKILL

• Score: 10 points
• Take 3 1-minute timings.
  1. Your teacher will time the whole class.
     1. Wait for the signal to begin.
  2. Repeat if you finish before the end of 1 minute.
  3. After each timing, jot down the total words typed and total errors. Count only 1 error in a word evein if it has more.
  4. Practice the words that have errors till they are easy for you.
  5. After each attempt, Double Space and type your words per minute and your number of errors
     1. Double Space before starting next attempt

FINISH UP SPEED

1. Double-check that your name and the date is at the top of the page
2. Save your file: File -- Save
3. Print to Lab Printer
   1. DO NOT go to printer to pick it up.Your instructor will pick up all pages at once.

STRETCH BREAK

• Take a minute to stretch out
  • Stand up
  • Bend down and touch your toes
  • Stretch your arms above your head
  • Stretch your arms out to your sides
  • Flex your fingers

TYPING REVIEW 1-7

• Complete the typing review activity:
  • Score: 100 points
• http://www.cowden-herrick.k12.il.us/staff/burruscasey/eLearning/key/typerev/rev01-07.htm
• If you feel you are making several errors, you may refresh to start over.
• When you have finished, raise your hand so that your teacher can record the grade.

VOCABULARY & SHORTCUTS REVIEW

• Practice your Vocabulary Words and Keyboard Shortcuts by taking ONE of the practice quizzes.
  • Score: 100 points
• Take your pick of which one to take. You will eventually complete all of them.
• Vocabulary Practice
  • Quiz A: http://www.cowden-herrick.k12.il.us/staff/burruscasey/eLearning/key/vocab/matcha.htm
  • Quiz B: http://www.cowden-herrick.k12.il.us/staff/burruscasey/eLearning/key/vocab/matchb.htm
• Shortcuts Practice
  • Quiz A: http://www.cowden-herrick.k12.il.us/staff/burruscasey/eLearning/key/short/matcha.htm
  • Quiz B: http://www.cowden-herrick.k12.il.us/staff/burruscasey/eLearning/key/short/matchb.htm
• Feel free to refresh and take the quiz again. Every time your refresh, you will have a different set of items.
• When you have finished, raise your hand so that your teacher can record the grade.

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by: Casey Jo Burrus | Last Updated: December 28, 2013
NOTE: The lessons on this site were compiled using the resources listed on the Resources page.
This lesson derived from from Typing & Keyboarding for Everyone.