Keyboarding Basics Mastery

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Student typing at computer with proper posture

⌨️ Part 1: Posture & Home Row Knowledge

1. Which describes proper keyboarding posture?

Feet flat on floor, back straight, elbows at 90°

Slouched in chair with wrists on desk

Standing while typing

Leaning forward with curved back

2. The home row keys for the left hand are:

QWER

ASDF

ZXCV

TYUI

3. Which keys have tactile "bumps" to help you find home position?

A and L

F and J

D and K

S and semicolon

4. Check all that apply to good keyboarding habits:

Keep wrists straight and low

Look at the keyboard while typing

Use the correct finger for each key

Rest palms on the desk while typing

Return fingers to home row after each keystroke

🎯 Part 2: Finger Assignments & Technique

5. Fill in the blanks about finger assignments:

The left pinky finger types the letter _______ on the home row.

The right index finger types both _______ and _______ on the home row.

To type the letter "R" in the top row, you use your _______ index finger and then return to _______.

6. When reaching for top row keys, what should you remember?

7. Explain why it's important to keep your wrists low and straight while typing:

8. List three benefits of learning proper keyboarding skills:

1. _________________________________________________

2. _________________________________________________

3. _________________________________________________

📊 Part 3: Self-Assessment & Goals

9. Rate your current keyboarding skills (circle one):

Beginner: I hunt and peck for most keys

Developing: I know some finger positions but still look down

Proficient: I can type without looking most of the time

Advanced: I type quickly and accurately without looking

10. Complete this "I Can" statement based on what you've learned:

I can ________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________

11. Set a personal keyboarding goal for next week:

12. What is one strategy you will use to improve your typing accuracy?

Keyboarding Basics Mastery

Keyboarding Basics Mastery

⌨️ Part 1: Posture & Home Row Knowledge

🎯 Part 2: Finger Assignments & Technique

📊 Part 3: Self-Assessment & Goals

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