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6th Grade

How do good keyboarding skills improve productivity in the business world?
As an introduction to business basics, 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

1. 1-5 Alphabet
2. 6-10 Alphabet
3. 11-15 Alphabet  
4. 16-20 Alphabet
5. 1-4 Keypad & Skill Building
6. 1-8 Numeric Keyboard
7. 9-12 Numeric Keyboard
8. 13-16 Numeric Keyboard
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

How do proper proofreading, formatting, and editing skills improve productivity in the business world?

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 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.

1. Review of Keyboard
2. Skill Building
3. Purpose and Function of Business
4. Concept of Entrepreneurship
5. Entrepreneurship Activities
6. Finance Activities
7. Information Technology Activities
8. Small Business Management Activities
9. Leadership and Team Building

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