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ABOUT OUR PROGRAM :   Typing.com

Since 2014, we have used a typing program to prepare students for their annual state exams and the rigors of high school. State requirements have students typing at a specific rate of speed and accuracy, so our goal is to help get them as close to that as possible. To give you some background information, Typing.com is an online program that does a tremendous job collecting data, which is used by myself and students to identify areas of improvement. The way this works is very simple, students log in to the program from a location and device of their choice, and then participate in a series of lessons that focuses on muscle memory, key location, speed, & accuracy.  Upon the completion of a lesson, skills are reviewed, and a new lesson, one more difficult than the one before, is then presented.  The process then repeats itself until all lessons are completed.  In addition to the lessons, students will be taking quarterly tests. These tests may be taken as many times as necessary, and at the end of each quarter, students typing grade will be based on established quarterly WPM scales (click to see link), students must have a minimum of 70% accuracy. 

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Grading

In addition, grading this year will be done using standards-based reports; these will help you see what your student’s strengths & weaknesses are so you can provide additional support at home as you see fit.  To view the criteria, please log into your child's Skyward account.  I have posted all criteria and will update each quarter, so please don't be alarmed if something is left blank.  Most likely we just have not covered that material yet, but will before the end of the year. 

As always, if you have any questions, please email me at jpoole@d50schools.com.  

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