Common Planner
K–12 Standards

Keyboarding: Grades 7, 8

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Basic Knowledge

  • 1.1

    Define terminology

    1. 1.

      Prepare a list of terms with definitions1.1.1

  • 1.2

    Explain the correct keyboarding techniques

    1. 1.

      Demonstrate the proper techniques necessary for operation of the keyboard1.2.1

  • 1.3

    Explain proper care of keyboarding equipment

    1. 1.

      Recall proper care of keyboarding equipment1.3.1

  • 1.4

    Identify computer equipment parts

    1. 1.

      Recall computer equipment parts1.4.1

  • 1.5

    Explain functions of computer equipment parts

    1. 1.

      Demonstrate knowledge of functions of computer equipment parts1.5.1

  • 1.6

    Identify home row keys and correct finger placement

    1. 1.

      Demonstrate correct finger placement on home row keys1.6.1

  • 1.7

    Identify alpha-numeric keys/symbols using the touch method

    1. 1.

      Demonstrate touch method to alpha-numeric keys/symbols1.7.1

    2. 2.

      Key words, phrases, sentences, and paragraphs1.7.2

  • 1.8

    Explain basic service keys and their correct usage

    1. 1.

      Demonstrate knowledge of basic service keys and their correct usage1.8.1

  • 1.9

    Explain correct spacing following punctuation marks

    1. 1.

      Demonstrate knowledge of spacing rules and applies to task1.9.1

Text Formatting

  • 2.1

    Define terminology

    1. 1.

      Prepare a list of terms with definitions2.1.1

  • 2.2

    Explain formatting text

    1. 1.

      Demonstrate text formatting features2.2.1

  • 2.3

    Explain formatting paragraphs

    1. 1.

      Demonstrate paragraph formatting features2.3.1

  • 2.4

    Explain page setup

    1. 1.

      Demonstrate page setup features2.4.1

Document Formatting Skills

  • 3.1

    Define terminology

    1. 1.

      Prepare a list of terms with definitions3.1.1

  • 3.2

    Explain proofreader's marks

    1. 1.

      Identify and apply proofreader's marks on keyed copy3.2.1

  • 3.3

    Explain correct memorandum/e-mail format

    1. 1.

      Key memorandums/e-mails3.3.1

  • 3.4

    Explain unbound report format with/without title page and reference page

    1. 1.

      Key unbounded report with/without title page and reference page3.4.1

  • 3.5

    Explain letter format for block style personal/business letter using open/mixed punctuation

    1. 1.

      Key block style personal/business letter using open/mixed punctuation3.5.1

  • 3.6

    Explain column documents

    1. 1.

      Key column documents3.6.1

  • 3.7

    Explain table documents

    1. 1.

      Key table documents3.7.1

Speech Recognition

  • 4.1

    Define terminology

    1. 1.

      Prepare a list of terms with definitions4.1.1

  • 4.2

    Describe career opportunities involving speech recognition software

    1. 1.

      Investigate careers that use speech recognition4.2.1

  • 4.3

    Explain speech recognition software

    1. 1.

      Label the parts of the speech recognition window4.3.1

  • 4.4

    Explain how to prepare a headset

    1. 1.

      Demonstrate proper headset care and techniques4.4.1

  • 4.5

    Explain how to create a speech recognition user profile

    1. 1.

      Create a speech recognition user profile4.5.1

    2. 2.

      Set audio settings4.5.2

    3. 3.

      Read a training story4.5.3

  • 4.6

    Explain the basic speech recognition commands

    1. 1.

      Switch between voice command and dictation modes4.6.1

    2. 2.

      Turn the microphone off using a voice command4.6.2

    3. 3.

      Practice saying commands4.6.3

    4. 4.

      Open menus with voice commands4.6.4

    5. 5.

      Open and close toolbars with voice commands4.6.5

    6. 6.

      Apply basic speech recognition features to produce a document4.6.6

Handwriting Recognition

  • 5.1

    Define terminology

    1. 1.

      Prepare a list of terms with definitions5.1.1

  • 5.2

    Identify digital tablets that allow handwritten input

    1. 1.

      Compare types of handwriting recognition devices5.2.1

  • 5.3

    Explain basic digital pen actions

    1. 1.

      Demonstrate basic pen skills, i.e. tap, double-tap, touch and drag, etc.5.3.1

    2. 2.

      Create a document using basic pen skills5.3.2

  • 5.4

    Explain settings that can be changed for a digital tablet or a Tablet PC

    1. 1.

      Demonstrate the proper techniques necessary for operation of the tablet5.4.1

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 7 and Grade 8
When were these standards adopted?
2006
Where can I read the official document?
Keyboarding

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