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EXPLORING BUSINESS / KEYBOARDING
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6th Grade
As an introduction to basic keyboarding, students are busy learning the keyboard, including the alphabet, numbers, symbols, and the keypad. All students are working on proper position and using the proper techniques. Students work very diligently for nine weeks. Students can check on their own progress, through a self generated summary report. We strive for 25 words per minute with 5 or fewer errors by the end of the nine weeks.
9 Week Schedule
Week 1 1-5 Alphabet
Week 2 6-10 Alphabet
Week 3 11-15 Alphabet
Week 4 16-20 Alphabet
Week 5 1-4 Keypad & Skill Building
Week 6 1-8 Numeric Keyboard
Week 7 9-12 Numeric Keyboard
Week 8 13-16 Numeric Keyboard
Week 9 Skill Building Lessons
We set weekly goals, and most students will complete all alphabet lessons by the time midterms are sent home to parents. Skill building in Speed and Accuracy may begin at an earlier date for those who are meeting their weekly goals before the end of the week. Computer word and math games are used as incentives on Fridays for those who reach their goals. Happy Keyboarding!
7th Grade
Basic keyboarding is reviewed. Students are encouraged to pick up the pace and strive to increase speed without sacrificing accuracy. Students will learn the parts of the computer, and their functions. Students will learn the importance of timings and proofreading. Students are taught the proper format in keying memos/emails, block business letters, and invitations and announcements. Students will learn the proper technique when keying business reports, including the title page, outline and bibliography.
8TH GRADE
Students are involved for nine weeks in activities which introduce them to different business careers. Students become more proficient on the keyboard and keypad while working on activities that are related to the business workforce.
Week 1 Review of Keyboard
Week 2 Skill Building
Week 3 Basic Calculations in Daily Living
Week 4 Basic Bookkeeping, Payroll Records
Week 5 Business Keyboarding Activities
Week 6 Proofreading Activities
Week 7 Checking Account
Savings Account
Week 8 Internet Business Activities
Week 9 Entrepreneur / Internet Activities
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