Keyboarding I (7-9)
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Course Introduction
In the beginning semester keyboarding course, the student will master touch operation on a computer keyboard.
Correct fingering by touch and good techniques will receive primary emphasis; speed and accuracy will be given
secondary emphasis. The fourth row numbers and symbols and 10‐key pad will also be taught. The student will use
basic word processing functions on a variety of document types.
Core Standards of the Course
Strand 1
The student will demonstrate correct touch keyboarding techniques.
Standard 1
Students will demonstrate eyes on copy, correct fingering, good techniques, and appropriate posture while operating the keyboard.
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Feet placed appropriately for balance.
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Center body to the "h" key with elbows at sides.
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Sit up straight.
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Curve fingers over the home keys.
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Keep wrists off the keyboard.
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Keep eyes on printed copy.
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Key by touch.
Strand 2
Students will develop touch keystroking speed and accuracy.
Standard 1
Students develop and improve keystroking speed and accuracy.
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Complete a program of customized drills, exercises, and timings to reinforce touch operation of the keyboard and to increase speed and accuracy.
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End of first nine weeks: Using 95% high frequency words (hfw) straight-copy material and 2 minute timed writings, key by touch at 25 wpm with 6 or fewer errors.
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End of semester: Using 90% high frequency words (hfw) straight-copy material and 2-minute timed writings, key by touch at 35 wpm with 4 or fewer errors.
Standard 2
Students will demonstrate skill in using numbers, symbols and punctuation marks.
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Key numbers by touch using the 10-key pad.
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Use the fourth row to key numbers and symbols using correct fingering.
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Use appropriate spacing rules for numbers, symbols and punctuation.
Strand 3
Students will demonstrate a working knowledge of basic word processing functions and proofreading.
Standard 1
Students will apply basic word processing functions using a variety of documents.
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Utilize basic functions: open, close, save, save as, and print.
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Utilize basic editing and formatting functions: copy, move, paste, font, line spacing, alignment, margins, and word wrap.
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Utilize outlines, bullets, and numbering functions.
Standard 2
Students will be able to proofread and make corrections using word processing software.
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Edit documents using proofreader's marks.
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Make spelling and punctuation corrections on a variety of documents.
Strand 4
Students will develop skill composing at the keyboard.
Standard 1
The student will demonstrate composition skills at the keyboard.
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Key composition exercises from teacher prompt.
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Compose sentences, short paragraphs, and stories.
http://www.uen.org - in partnership with Utah State Board of Education
(USBE) and Utah System of Higher Education
(USHE). Send questions or comments to USBE
Specialist -
Ashley
Higgs
and see the CTE/Keyboarding website. For
general questions about Utah's Core Standards contact the Director
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THALEA
LONGHURST.
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