BULACAN POLYTECHNIC COLLEGE

PANDI CAMPUS
Bunsuran 1st, Pandi, Bulacan

Name of Instructor: Dorcas Grace E. Gabriel

School Term: S.Y.2019-2020 ( 2ND Semester)

Date Covered: (CS1A) March 19 and March 26

(CS1B) March 16-17; 23-24
Subject Code/Title: KEY 102/KEYBOARDING 102

Topic/Title: Speed Building and Accuracy Improvement

References: https://www.wikihow.com
https://www.theclassroom.com
https://www.computerhope.com

Discussion A: (First Week)

To Show the Procedure of Computing the GWAM (Gross Word A Minute)

Alternatively referred to as GWAM, which is short for gross words per minute, and is similar to WPM
except it does not account for any errors. GWAM is the overall typing speed regardless of how many
errors you make. GWAM is often use as a measurement for users who are learning to type and is later
replaced by WPM.

GWAM can be calculated by typing text from an alternate source for 3-5 minutes and taking the amount
of words divided by the minutes. For example, if you typed 400 words in five minutes, GWAM is
calculated by dividing 400 by 5, resulting in 80 GWAM, hence, 400/5=80.

HOW CAN I IMPROVE MY TYPING?

There are different techniques you can do to improve your typing skills. Below is a short list of different
ideas and recommendations you can do to help improve your typing. Keep in mind that most people are
not going to be able to improve their typing speed overnight.

Learn to type the proper way (no typing with one or two fingers.) Your fingers should be on the home
row keys, which are A, S, D, and F with the left hand and J,K,L and ; with the right hand. If you’re on a
non-English keyboard or a non-QWERTY keyboard, the home row keys may change.

1. ALWAYS TYPE ON A SLANTED KEYBOARD

It is much easier to type on a slanted keyboard than a flat keyboard. If you are using a desktop
computer keyboard that is flat, turn the keyboard over and adjust the legs to make the keyboard slightly
slanted. If you are on a laptop, you can purchase a stand to make the keyboard slightly slanted.

2. TYPE MORE AND PRACTICE

Starting with the most obvious, practicing typing more helps you improve your typing skills. The
more you type, the more familiar you are going to become with the computer keyboard, position of the
keys, and how your hands should be positioned.

When practicing, keep some of the below things in mind:

A. Try not to look at the keyboard while typing. Not looking at the keyboard is usually hard for most
people, but it is a skill that should be learned. Not having to look at where the keys are on a keyboard
can dramatically improve the speed of your typing. If you need help learning to not look at your hands,
try putting a large piece of paper over your hands, or put stickers on each of the keys.
B. Make your posture at the computer is right. For example, sit in an upright position with both feet flat
on the floor and relax.

3. CHAT
Online chat can be a great place to learn to type and is also usually fun at the same time,
provided you use proper capitalization, punctuation and do not use chat slang

4. E-mail, online bulletin boards, and forums

Becoming a member of one of these forums and participating in talking about something you
enjoy can also be fun and another great way to learn to type.

5. Run through online typing tests several times

Run through each of the online typing tests several time to improve your typing, catch errors,
and review your progress.

6. Type pages of a book, letter, or any other page with lots of text
Is a great way to help you improve your typing of unfamiliar words.

7. Create a web page, blog, or online journal

Creating a web page, blog, or online journal that you frequently update is another great way to
practice your typing, while also doing something productive at the same time.

8. Typing game and programs

Are great way to learn the position of all the keys on the keyboard and help you practice your
typing.

Discussion B: ( 2nd Week)

To Show the Procedure of Computing the NWAM (Net Word A Minute)

Alternatively referred to as NWPM, which is short for net words per minute. It is the same as the
GWAM, minus any error. For example, if you typed 400 words in five minutes; divide 400 into 5 to get
80 GWAM. If you had errors while typing, it is he number of errors divided by the time you typed. If
you made 10 errors your error rate is 2 errors a minute ( 10/5=2 ). To get the final value subtract 2 from
80 to get a 78 NWAM.

HOW TO CALCULATE TYPING SPEED

Calculating your typing speed is fairly easy. At its most basic, it’s just how many words you type
in a minute. Of course, you must account for errors in your final words per minute, but it is simply a
matter of timing yourself and counting words.
Simply count all typed entries and divide by five to get the number of words typed. To give an
example, if you typed 200 characters in 1 minute, your net WPM typing speed would be ( 200
characters/5)/1 minute=40 WPM. If you typed 200 characters in 30 seconds your net speed would be
(200/5)/0.5=80 WPM
Practice typing as much as you can. Type a lot, type tests, practice typing tests. Improve your
words per minute typing results and often test your typing speed
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BULACAN POLYTECHNIC COLLEGE

PANDI CAMPUS
Bunsuran 1st , Pandi, Bulacan

QUIZ

NAME__________________ SCORE_______
COURSE/SECTION________ DATE________
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1. Alternatively referred to as GWAM, which is short for ___________________

2. ______ is the overall typing speed regardless of how many errors you make.

3. Your fingers should be on the ____________which are A, S, D, and F with the left hand and J,K,L and ;
with the right hand.

4. It is much easier to type on a ________keyboard than a flat keyboard.

5. Starting with the most obvious, practicing typing more helps you ________your typing skills.

6. Not looking at the keyboard is usually hard for most people, but it is a _____that should be learned.

7. Make your _______at the computer is right. For example, sit in an upright position with both feet flat
on the floor and relax.

8. Alternatively referred to as NWPM, which is short for _______________

9. Calculating your typing speed is fairly easy. At its most basic, it’s just how many _____you type in a
minute

10. ________ your time to get your final words per minute.

11. Using the number of errors, _____it away from the number of words you typed.

12. _____ through your text and count errors.

13. Type as _____of the text as you can before the timer is up.

14. You can actually _____the timer for any amount you want.

15. Try not t pick the _______text you can find.

Prepared by:

Dorcas Grace E. Gabriel

Teacher in Keyboarding 102