5th grade
Grade Level Standard: 30 WPM
Problem-solving
____Double click doesn't work--push enter
____Volume doesn't work—check plugs
____Monitor doesn’t work—check power
____Keyboard doesn’t work—check plugs, reboot
____Computer doesn’t work—check power
____Difference between save and save-as
____Browser doesn’t work—try a different browser
Posture
____Keyboard one inch off edge of table
____Correct posture--legs in front, body in front, elbows at sides
____Keep feet flat on the floor
____Sit straight, body centered one hand’s width from table
____Hands curled over home-row (not flat)
____Copy to the side of keyboard
Keyboarding
____Use proper log-on/log-off procedures.
____Demonstrate proper care and handling of keyboard
____Understand difference between backspace, delete
____Understand all keyboard keys
____Rest fingers on home row keys, reach for other keys
____Learn twenty basic keyboard shortcuts (Alt+F4, Esc, Ctrl+P, Ctrl+S,
Ctrl+C, Ctrl+V, Ctrl+Alt+Del, double-click to enlarge window,
Alt+Tab, Win key, Shift+Tab, right mouse button key)
____Use internet-based sites for keyboarding
____Key paragraphs with enter and tab
____Set keyboard goal at 30 wpm
____Touch type all keys
____Keep eyes on copy most of the time
____Touch type many two- and three- letter words and phrases with speed
and accuracy
____Compose at keyboard with ease
____Double click doesn't work--push enter
____Volume doesn't work—check plugs
____Monitor doesn’t work—check power
____Keyboard doesn’t work—check plugs, reboot
____Computer doesn’t work—check power
____Difference between save and save-as
____Browser doesn’t work—try a different browser
Posture
____Keyboard one inch off edge of table
____Correct posture--legs in front, body in front, elbows at sides
____Keep feet flat on the floor
____Sit straight, body centered one hand’s width from table
____Hands curled over home-row (not flat)
____Copy to the side of keyboard
Keyboarding
____Use proper log-on/log-off procedures.
____Demonstrate proper care and handling of keyboard
____Understand difference between backspace, delete
____Understand all keyboard keys
____Rest fingers on home row keys, reach for other keys
____Learn twenty basic keyboard shortcuts (Alt+F4, Esc, Ctrl+P, Ctrl+S,
Ctrl+C, Ctrl+V, Ctrl+Alt+Del, double-click to enlarge window,
Alt+Tab, Win key, Shift+Tab, right mouse button key)
____Use internet-based sites for keyboarding
____Key paragraphs with enter and tab
____Set keyboard goal at 30 wpm
____Touch type all keys
____Keep eyes on copy most of the time
____Touch type many two- and three- letter words and phrases with speed
and accuracy
____Compose at keyboard with ease