By the end of the year 6th graders are expected to:
- Key at a minimum speed of 27 words per minute (WPM) on at least 3 two-minute timings.
- Key at 2 or fewer errors per minute.
- Key without using the backspace/delete key on timings.
- Free Typing Games for kids http://www.freetypinggame.net/ - Used for annual test
2016-2017 Keyboarding Grading Rubric (2 minute setting required for annual test)
Term 1 Term 2 Term 3
4 20+ WPM 23+ WPM 27+ WPM
3 17-19 WPM 20-22 WPM 23-26 WPM
2 14-16 WPM 17-19 WPM 20-22 WPM
1 0-13 WPM 0-16 WPM 0-19 WPM
4 20+ WPM 23+ WPM 27+ WPM
3 17-19 WPM 20-22 WPM 23-26 WPM
2 14-16 WPM 17-19 WPM 20-22 WPM
1 0-13 WPM 0-16 WPM 0-19 WPM