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Jun 08, 2009, 08:34 PM
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Part of the application process to the program I am applying to requires a keyboarding test. You have to be able to type 30 words per minute with a min. of 6 errors within a 5 minute time frame.
In high school, I took a typing course twice and I am still able to type quickly and not have to look at the keyboard. I have noticed that I do make errors when I constantly look from the piece of paper to the screen. My concerns are as follows: the test is at 10:30am and I will be half asleep, I will be very nervous, and annoyed if I don't pass a simple keyboarding test! Is there anyway that you know of that I can prepare for the keyboarding test? How do I know if I can type 30 words per minute? (sorry I am having a blonde stressful day). 
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Jun 09, 2009, 02:08 PM
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There are many online applications that allow you to calculate your typing speed. I'm not sure if we can give outside links, so the best way is to google words typed per minute, or something along those lines.
You could just try typing something up, whether it be part of a newspaper article or whatever else into a blank document as fast as possible (set a limit for how much you'll type) then see how many errors you make. Also, get to bed early so you can wake up earlier and not be too tired for the typing test. Go in with confidence, as that is winning half the battle. If you go in nervous, you're more likely to make more errors and possibly type slower. |
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Jun 09, 2009, 09:17 PM
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Maybe at 10:30am you will be fresh and calm
 Yes, practice. I taught myself to type many years ago by renting a typewriter, getting a typing book from the library, and practicing when my son was napping.
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Jun 10, 2009, 07:18 PM
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Why will you be half asleep? Doesn't sound like a good set up to me either. Only 30 wpm with that many errors? Hardly a test. Yes, looking will add errors AND slow you down. Why not find a slow steady pace and don't look, and perhaps the fewer errors will add to the score for you?
When I went to high school the typing test was rather aggressive. I typed 120 wpm net. (Faster with a few errors) So consider pacing yourself and allow it to be automatic, even though not as fast as you feel you need to be. The anxiety might make control harder. Practice practice practice. Do several short runs fast. And then find your pace. Good wishes!
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Jun 11, 2009, 11:45 AM
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