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William R. Pasewark, Sr. f Ph.D.

Professor Emeritus, Texas Tech University
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Ten-key skill builder for computers/William R. Pasewark, Todd Knowlton.

P. cm.

Summary: Provides instructions and activities for learning the touch method
on the ten-key pad of the computer keyboard.

ISBN: 0-538-62919-3

1. Electronic data processing—keyboarding—Juvenile literature.

[1. Data processing—keyboarding.] I. Knowlton, Todd. II. Title.

QA76.9.K48P37 1996

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CONTENTS

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS . iv

PREFACE . v

INTRODUCTION . vii

JOB I Touch Method: 4, 5, and 6 Keys. 1

JOB 2 Touch Method: 1, 2, 3, 7, 8, 9,

and 0 Keys . 5

JOB 3 Ten-Key Numeric Drill #1. 10

JOB 4 Technique, Speed, and

Accuracy Drills . 14

JOBS Review; Ten-Key Numeric Test #1. 22

JOB 6 Stroking Sequence Patterns;

Ten-Key Numeric Drill #2. 26

JOB 7 Developing Concentration and

Stamina; Decimal Key. 29

JOB 8 Data Entry Simulation . 32

JOB 9 Data Entry Simulation . 35

JOB 10 Review; Ten-Key Numeric Test #2. 38

APPENDICES . 42

A Technique Checklist, Ten-Key

Touch Method. 43

B Warm-Up Drill Patterns. 44

C Speed Drill Record. 45

D Criteria for Determining Strokes and Errors

on the Ten-Key Numeric Test. 46

E Computer Ten-Key Numeric Keypad

Proficiency Certificate. 47

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The following schools are gratefully acknowledged for their participation
in the study, Measuring Productivity on the Ten-Key Numeric Keypad
Using Strokes a Minute and Errors a Minute. Many of the findings from
this study were used to prepare Ten-Key Skill Builder for Computers.

City

School

Teacher

El Paso, TX

Burges

Ms. 0. Zanker

El Paso, TX

Technical Center

Ms. D. Juarez

Euless, TX

Trinity

Ms. D. Innis

Graham, TX

Graham

Ms. J. Buchanan

Greensboro, NC

Ben L. Smith

Ms. G. Nelson

Jacksonville, AR

Jacksonville

Ms. C. Gray

Jacksonville, AR

North Pulaski

Ms. S. Johnson

Little Rock, AR

Mills

Ms. W. Hutchins and
Ms. S. Johnson

Little Rock, AR

Oak Grove

Ms. S. Cummings

Little Rock, AR

Robinson

Ms. A. Tenpenny

Lubbock, TX

Coronado

Ms. D. Park

Lubbock, TX

Monterey

Ms. B. Clarkson

Orlando, FL

Oak Ridge

Ms. S. Martin

Pagosa Springs, CO

Pagosa Springs

Mr. D. Bowen

San Antonio, TX

Madison

Ms. B. Kitchens

San Antonio, TX

Roosevelt

Ms. J. Schrader

Seguin, TX

Seguin

Ms. M. Woemdel

Winter Garden, FL

West Orange

Ms. G. Annis

The authors thank Paula Beal for her dedicated and effective work on Ten
-Key Skill Builder for Computers. The authors also thank John Baldwin,
Tre Church, and Mark Durrett for their work on the software that accom¬
panies this book.

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

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PREFACE

TO THE TEACHER

Ten-Key Skill Builder for Computers is a textbook and software
instructional package. It concentrates on building speed and accu¬
racy on the computer ten-key pad.

The goal of this book is to help students develop a touch
method mastery-level competence on the computer ten-key
numeric keypad in as short a time as possible. The instructional
package includes the student text, two ten-key numeric tests, a
Teacher’s Manual, and the software. The Teacher’s Manual
includes sections on instructional strategy, motivating students,
developing effective work habits, grading plans, a sample grading
scale, and criteria used to determine strokes and errors.

Instructional Strategies

Instructional strategies in this book include the following:

1. Technique development using a Technique Checklist; step-by-
step introduction to the keypad; illustrations of correct pos¬
ture; and placement of materials at the workstation.

2. A variety of unique drills to develop mastery: Warm-Up Drills,
Speed Drills, Accuracy Drills, Technique Drills, and Ten-Key
Numeric Drills.

3. A scoring system based on Strokes a Minute (SAM) and Errors
a Minute (EAM).

4. Automatic updating of Drill and Test Records while using the
Ten-Key Skill Builder software so students and teachers have
a “running account” of their progress.

5. Motivators that encourage students to achieve goals, such as
SAM and EAM Graphs and a Ten-Key Proficiency Certificate
upon completion of the course.

The Instructional Package

The Ten-Key Skill Builder for Computers instructional package

includes the following:

1. Textbook (Stock No. KH07AB; ISBN 0-538-62919-3)

2. Teacher’s Manual (Stock No. KH07AX; ISBN 0-538-62923-1)
available at no charge to adopters of Ten-Key Skill Builder for
Computers.

3. IBM® 1 Program Diskette 3.5" (Stock No. KH07AH88; ISBN
0-538-62920-7)

4. IBM Program Diskette 5.25" (Stock No. KH07AH81; ISBN 0-
538-62921-5)

5. IBM Network Diskette 3.5" and 5.25" (Stock No.
KH07AH81/8N; ISBN 0-538-64274-2)

1 IBM® is a registered trademark of International Business Machines
Corporation.

PREFACE

TO THE STUDENT

Ten-Key Skill Builder for Computers, in 10 to 15 hours, will give
you a mastery of the computer ten-key numeric keypad. The ten-
key numeric keypad is used to input numbers in a wide variety of
electronic machines, such as computers, calculators, cash regis¬
ters, and bank proofing machines.

Ten-Key Numeric Touch Mastery

When you complete this course, you will have learned the
ten-key numeric touch method that is used to operate machines
in business now and machines that will be used in the future.

Computer ten-key numeric keypads are fast, accurate, and
easy to use when operated properly. Therefore, it is important to
learn and use only the ten-key touch method from the beginning,
rather than looking at the keypad and striking all keys with the
same finger. With proper practice, the touch method is faster,
more accurate, and uses less head and hand movement in com¬
parison with “hunting and pecking.”

Learning Features

This book was written so your learning will be as effective, rapid,

and enjoyable as possible. Some of the learning features that will

appeal to you include the following:

1. Short, clear instructions with illustrations showing how to mas¬
ter the touch method.

2. A new method of measuring your speed and accuracy using
Strokes a Minute (SAM) and Errors a Minute (EAM) similar to
keyboarding/typewriting scores.

3. A variety of Warm-Up Drills, Speed Drills, Accuracy Drills, and
Technique Drills that will give you a chance to improve each
time you work a drill.

4. SAM and EAM Graphs on which the computer will chart your
progress throughout the course.

5. A Computer Ten-Key Numeric Keypad Proficiency Certificate
signed by your teacher that you can present to a prospective
employer.

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SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

INTRODUCTION

Ten-Key Skill Builder for Computers includes book and software
instructions for learning the touch method on the ten-key pad of
the computer keyboard. The following information explains type-
style codes used throughout the book and introduces you to the
software.

TYPESTYLE CODES

To guide your learning at the computer, this book codes instruc¬
tions with different typestyles. Follow these typestyle codes for
using this book and the Ten-Key Skill Builder software:

1. Keys that you strike are in bold type:

Strike the Enter Key.

2. Words you see on the screen that appear in the text are ital¬
icized:

On screen: Reports menu
In text: Reports menu

3. Key terms are in bold and italics:

A digit is any figure from 0 to 9.

4. Words the author wants to emphasize are in italics:

Practice reaching up to the 7 key three times without actu¬
ally entering the number.

Ten-Key Skill Builder for Computers requires an IBM or compat¬
ible computer with an 8088/8086 or higher processor, 640K RAM,
DOS 3.3, and an 80-column monitor. A hard disk is recommended
but not required.

Follow these procedures to begin working with the Ten-Key Skill
Builder software. Also, use the following instructions as a refer¬
ence when completing the jobs.

If the ten-key program is to be run from floppy disk, no installa¬
tion is necessary. Simply insert the program disk in the floppy disk
drive and follow the instructions under “Starting the Program.”
To install the ten-key program on a hard disk, create a directory on
the hard drive named TKSB. Copy the contents of the program
disk into the TKSB directory.

1. Change to the directory that contains the ten-key program. If
you are running the program from floppy disk, key a: (or the
drive in which the program is inserted) and strike the Enter
Key.

Installing the Program

SOFTWARE INSTRUCTIONS

Starting the Program

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2. Key tenkey and strike the Enter
Key. The program will load.

3. After the program loads, you will
see an introduction screen. At the
bottom of the screen is an OK but¬
ton. Strike the Enter Key or click
the OK button with the mouse.
The introduction screen closes.

Using the Help Submenu

Ten-Key Skill Builder for Computers

William R. Pasewark, Sr., Ph.D.
Todd Know1ton

KH07AH

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Cincinnati, Ohio

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Produced in the
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1. The Help menu is high¬
lighted in the menu bar at
the top left of the screen.

Strike the Enter Key to
pull down the Help menu.

There are three ways you
can choose a submenu or
option from a menu:

a. Strike the Arrow Keys to highlight the menu name or
opt ion name then strike the Enter Key.

b. Point at the menu name or option name with the mouse
pointer and click the left mouse button.

c. Strike the Alt Key and the highlight,ed letter in the menu
name or button name to pull down a menu or select a but¬
ton in a dialog box. Strike the highlighted letter in the
option name to select an option in the active menu. (If the
menu name or option name is already highlighted, you
need only strike the Enter Key.)

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Throughout this book, we assume you are using the Arrow Keys
and the Enter Key to access menus and options.

2. Strike the Down Arrow Key and then the Enter Key to
choose the Help submenu.

If you choose the wrong submenu or option, strike the Esc Key
until you are at the menu screen and can choose the correct menu.

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How to Use the Menus

Creating and Opening Student Record

Changing Program Settings

3. Strike the Enter Key to choose How to Use the Menus .

4. Read the information shown on the screen. Strike the Enter
Key to read the remaining information.

5. Strike the Enter Key to return to the Help submenu.

6. Strike the Down Arrow Key and then the Enter Key to
choose Creating and Opening Student Record.

7. Read the information shown on the screen. Strike the Enter
Key to read the remaining information.

8. Strike the Enter Key to return to the Help submenu.

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9. Strike the Down Arrow Key and then the Enter Key to
choose Changing Program Settings.

10. Read the information shown on the screen. Strike the Enter
Key to read the remaining information.

11. Strike the Enter Key to return to the Help submenu.

12. Strike the Esc Key twice to return to the menu bar.

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Creating a New Student Record

1. Strike the Right Arrow Key and then the Enter Key to pull
down the File menu.

2. Strike the Enter Key to choose New Student Record.

3. Key your first name and strike the Enter Key to move 4 to the
last name entry.

4. Key your last name and strike the Enter Key twice to choose
OK and create a new student record on the current directory.
If you made a mistake when entering your name, strike the Tab
Key until Cancel is highlighted and strike the Enter Key.

5. Choose a password with three to eight letters that you can
remember, but one that will be difficult for someone else to
guess. For example, you may want to use your mother’s
maiden name, your favorite food, or your best friend’s name.
Write down the password and store it where only you can
see it.

Enter a word you wish to use as your password:

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6. Key the password and strike the Enter Key.

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7- Key your password again for verification. As you key, asterisks
will appear on the screen. Strike the Enter Key. The status line
on the bottom of the screen will display your name and the
date.

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8. Strike the Esc Key to return to the menu bar.

Changing Program Settings

I From the File menu, strike the Right Arrow Key to move to
the Edit menu. Strike the Enter Key to view the Edit menu.

2. Strike the Enter Key to choose Program Settings.

8. Strike the Enter Key to choose Monitor Setting. Answer (he
question by striking the y Key for Yes or the n Key for No.

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4. strike the Down
Arrow Key and
then the Enter
Key to choose
Keypad Setting.

Answer the ques¬
tion by striking
the y Key for Yes
or the n Key for
No until the cor-
rect keypad
arrangement, or

the arrangement that is closest to your keypad, is shown.

5. Strike the Down Arrow Key and then the Enter Key to choose
Set System Date.

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If the date shown is correct, strike the Esc Key to exit the
option.

If the date shown is not correct, key the new date as shown
(mm/dd/yy) and then strike the Enter Key.

6. Strike the Esc Key twice to return to the menu bar.

7. Strike the Right Arrow Key to move to the Jobs menu. Strike
the Enter Key to view the Jobs menu.

8. You are ready to begin Job 1. Turn to page 1 and follow the
instructions.

If you must quit the program before completing Job 1, use the fol¬
lowing instructions for Quitting the Program and Opening Your
Student Record.

Quitting the Program

1. Pull down the File menu.

2. Use the Up Arrow Key or Down Arrow Key to move to Close
Student Record.

3. Strike the Enter Key to choose Close Student Record.

4. Move up or down and strike the Enter Key to choose Quit.

5. Strike the y Key to quit.

Opening Your Student Record

1. After loading the program and clearing the introduction
screen, strike the Right Arrow Key and then the Enter Key to
pull down the File menu.

2. Strike the Down Arrow Key and the Enter Key to choose
Open Student Record.

If your name is shown on the screen, go to step 3.

If your name is not shown on the screen:

a. Strike the Tab Key until Directory is highlighted, then the
Enter Key to choose Directory.

b. Key the directory letter in which you created your student
record followed by a colon (:) and strike the Enter Key to
choose OK.

3. Strike the Down Arrow Key until your name is highlighted.

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■I. Verily that the Open button is highlighted then strike the Enter
Key to choose Open.

5. Key your password and strike the Enter Key.

I). II you keyed your password correctly, you will see the message
Password Correct. The status line will display your name and
the date. Strike the Enter Key and continue with step 7.

If you did not key your password correctly, you will see a
Wrong Password message. Strike the Enter Key and start
again with step 2.

7. Strike the Right Arrow Key twice to view the Jobs menu.

8. You may continue with the job you are currently working on.

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Changing Your Password

1. After opening your student record, strike the Right Arrow Key
to move to the Edit menu. Strike the Enter Key to pull down
the Edit menu.

2. Strike the Up Arrow Key and the Enter Key to choose Change
Password.

3. Key your current password and strike the Enter Key.

4. Key your new password and strike the Enter Key.

5. Key your new password and strike the Enter Key again for
verification.

6. If you entered the same password
twice, you should now see the
message Password Changed.
Strike the Enter Key then the
Right Arrow Key and continue
with the job you are currently
working on.

If you did not enter the same
password t wice, you will see
the message
Passwords Different
Password not changed.

Strike the Enter Key twice
to choose OK then Change
Password. Repeat steps 3
through 6

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JOB I

Touch Method: 4,5, and 6 Keys

SKILL GOALS

1. Use the touch method to strike the 4, 5, and 6 Keys.

2. Solve addition problems.

GETTING READY

1. Clear your desk of everything except your computer, book, and
pencil or pen.

2. Place your book and keyboard so you can easily read the book
and strike numbers on the numeric keypad. The numeric key¬
pad is located at the right of the keyboard.

Computer Keyboard with Numeric Keypad

3. Sit in a comfortable position with your back straight, fingers on
the 4, 5, and 6 Keys of the numeric keypad, and feet flat on the
floor—relax.

GETTING READY

Book propped to left of
keyboard

Book placed between
keyboard and computer

Place your keyboard parallel with the edge of the desk, and posi¬
tion your book at a comfortable angle.

Back straight

Fingers on the numeric keypad

Feet flat on the floor
RELAX

Practice correct posture.

JOB I Touch Method: 4, 5, and 6 Keys

USING THE TOUCH METHOD

The ten-key numeric touch method means striking keys with¬
out looking at the keypad. The keys are located by “touch” when
you keep the index finger over the 4 Key, the middle finger over
the 5 Key, and the ring finger over the 6 Key. These are the home-
row keys.

The 5 Key may have a raised dot or line to help you find the
home row by touch. Keep your wrist straight and your fingers
curved over the home-row keys.

As you learn to use the home-row keys by touch, strive for
accuracy rather than speed.

Keep your wrist straight and fingers curved.
JOB I Touch Method: 4, 5, and 6 Keys

USING THE TOUCH METHOD

INDEX MIDDLE RING
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Keep your fingers correctly positioned on the home-row
keys — ty, 5, and 6.

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USING THE TOUCH METHOD (continued)

Look at the SCREEN. Strike the Enter Key to view the Job 1 sub¬
menu. Strike the Enter Key to choose The Touch Method. EYES
ON KEYPAD appears on the screen. If you choose the wrong job
menu or section of a job menu, strike the Esc Key (after any intro¬
ductory boxes are cleared from the screen) until you are at the
menu screen and can choose the correct job menu or section of a
job menu.

1. Look at the KEYPAD.

Strike the 4 Key three times with the index finger. Strike the
Enter Key with the little finger. If you make a mistake, ignore
it and continue.

Strike the 5 Key three times with the middle finger. Strike the
Enter Key.

Strike the 6 Key three times with the ring finger. Strike the
Enter Key.

Strike the Enter Key again to move to the next screen.

2. Look at the SCREEN and complete Problem 1 now. If you
make a mistake, the computer will beep and the correct key
will flash. Strike the correct key as shown on the screen.

3. Strike^ the Enter Key. Keeping your eyes on Problem, l below ,
complete it. If you make a mistake, the computer will beep. If
you make a mistake, repeat Problem 1, starting at the begin¬
ning of the problem.

Problem 1
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You have completed the first part of Job 1. Strike the Enter
Key to return to the menus.

Curve your fingers over the home-row keys.

JOB I Touch Method: 4, 5, and 6 Keys

HOME-ROW PRACTICE

Choose Home-Row Practice from the Job 1 submenu by striking
the Down Arrow Key then the Enter Key. Problem 2 will appear
on the screen.

Always enter numbers in the same order that you would write
them—from left to right.

Concentrate on using the touch method to strike each key
sharply, quickly, and with the proper finger.

1. Complete Problems 2-9 now while looking at the SCREEN.
Strike the Enter Key twice after completing each problem.

2. Strike the Enter Key. Complete Problems 2-9 while looking
at the BOOK. The computer will guide you through each prob¬
lem:

a. If your answer is correct, the computer mil give a zippy
sound and let you go to the next problem.

I). If your answer is not correct, the numbers you keyed will
appear on the screen. Compare the numbers on the screen
with the problem in the book to check where the error was
made. Repeat the problem until you get the correct
answer.

Strike the Enter Key twice after completing each problem.

:t Strike the Enter Key. Look at the SCREEN and complete
I ’roblems 10-13. Strike the Enter Key twice after completing
each problem.

■1. Strike the Enter Key. Look at the BOOK and complete prob¬
lems 10-13. Strike the Enter Key twice after completing each
problem.

5. Strike the Enter Key to return to the menus.

6. Strike the Esc Key to return to the Jobs menu.

JOB I Touch Method: 4, 5, and 6 Keys

HOME-ROW PRACTICE

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COMPLETING THE JOB

After you finish all of the problems in a job, follow your teacher’s
instructions about whether you should:

1. Repeat the job.

2. Go on to the next job.

3. Quit the program (refer to Quitting the Program, page xi) and
turn off the computer.

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Touch Method: 1,2,3, 7, 8, 9, and 0 Keys

SKILL GOALS

1. Use the touch method to strike the 1, 2, 3, 7, 8, 9, and
0 Keys.

2. Solve addition problems.

GETTING READY

Follow these steps to prepare for Job 2:

1. If you are continuing directly from Job 1, go to 7 and 1 Keys ,
step 1 below.

2. If you are starting anew with Job 2, refer to the software
instructions on page vi and Getting Ready on page 1, then con¬
tinue to step 1 below.

Use the steps above as guides for beginning all future jobs.

7 AND 1 KEYS

1. Choose Job 2 from the Jobs menu. If you choose the wrong job
menu or section of a job menu, strike the Esc Key until you are
at the menu screen and can choose the correct job menu or sec¬
tion of a job menu.

2. Choose 7 and 1 Keys from the Job 2 submenu.

3. Curve your fingers over the home-row keys: 4, 5,
and 6.

4. Look at the KEYPAD and form a picture in your mind of the

reach up to the 7 Key. Using your index finger, practice reach¬
ing up to the 7 Key three times without actually entering the
number. Be careful that you don’t accidentally strike your Num
Lock Key.

5. Look at the SCREEN and work Problems 1-5. Strike the Enter
Key twice after completing each problem.

6. Strike the Enter Key. Look at the BOOK and work Problems 1-
5 on page 6. Strike the Enter Key twice after completing each
problem.

7. Look at the KEYPAD and use the same procedure as in steps 3
and 4 above to reach down to the 1 Key.

8. Strike the Enter Key. Look at the SCREEN and work Problems
6-10 on page 6. Strike the Enter Key twice after completing
each problem.

9. Strike the Enter Key. Look at the BOOK and work Problems 6-

10. Strike the Enter Key twice after completing each problem.

1, 4, AND 7 KEYS

Use sharp, quick strokes as you strike the 1, 4, and 7 keys with

your index finger.

1. Choose 1, 4, and 7 Keys from the Job 2 submenu. If you acci¬
dentally choose a different section, strike the Esc Key to return
to the menus.

2. Look at the SCREEN and work Problems 11-15. Throughout
this book, strike the Enter Key twice after completing each
problem.

3. Strike the Enter Key. Look at the BOOK and work Problems
11-15 on page 6.

JOB 2 Touch Method: 1, 2, 3, 7, 8, 9, and 0 Keys

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8 AND 2 KEYS

Use your middle finger to strike the 2 and 8 Keys. Problems 16-19

will help you develop stroking patterns so that when you see the

numbers 2, 5, and 8, you will automatically strike these keys with

your middle finger.

1. Choose 8 and 2 Keys from the Job 2 submenu.

2. Place your fingers on the home-row keys: 4, 5, and 6.

3. Look at the KEYPAD and form a picture in your mind of the
reach up to the 8 Key. Practice reaching up to the 8 Key three
times without actually entering the number.

4. Look at the BOOK and work Problems 16 and 17.

5. Look at the KEYPAD and use the same procedure as in step 3
above to reach down to the 2 Key.

6. Strike the Enter Key. Look at the BOOK and work Problems
18 and 19. Repeat Problems 16-19 until you key them at your
fastest rate of speed with 100% accuracy.

2, 5, AND 8 KEYS

1. Choose 2, 5, and 8 Keys from the Job 2 submenu.

2. Look at the BOOK as you work Problems 20-24.

3. Repeat these problems to key the numbers quickly.

8 KEY 2 KEY

Reach up from the 5 Key.

Reach down from the 5 Key.

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856

624

252

854

826

518

5,128

258

862

255

672

426

858

245

454

852

528

285

5,812

452

285

265

257

867

558

548

528

8,716

761

JOB 2 Touch Method: 1, 2, 3, 7, 8, 9, and 0 Keys

9 AND 3 KEYS

9 SET

3 SET

Use your ring finger to strike the 9 and 3 Keys.

1. Choose 9 and 3 Keys from the Job 2 submenu.

2. Place your fingers on the home-row keys: 4, 5, and 6.

3. Look at the KEYPAD and form a picture in your mind of the
reach up to the 9 Key. Practice reaching up to the 9 Key three
times without actually entering the number.

4. Look at the BOOK and work Problems 25 and 26 to develop
speed with control.

5. Look at the KEYPAD and use the same procedure as in step 3
above to reach down to the 3 Key.

6. Strike the Enter Key. Look at the BOOK and work Problems
27 and 28.

3, 6, AND 9 KEYS

1. Choose 3, 6, and 9 Keys from the Job 2 submenu.

2. Look at the BOOK and work Problems 29-33 at a fast, but com-
fortable, rate of speed.

JOB 2

Touch Method: 1, 2, 3, 7, 8, 9, and 0 Keys

Reach up from the 6 Key.

Reach down from the 6 Key.

25.

694

999

966

655

954

496

654

549

29. 969

936

663

396

639

993

363

396

26.

30.

696

669

559

27.

963

394

369

935

946

635

596

643

3, 6, AND 9 KEYS
31. 3,694 32.

3,694

546

369

5,949

3,654

396

643

335

465

653

354

636

663

364

698

2,613

354

679

5,397

328

1.945

28.

993

496

435

963

33. 7,259
948
9,631
1,654
316
2,468
723
3.975

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0 KEY

Use your thumb to strike the 0 (Zero) Key.

1. Choose 0 Key from the Job 2 submenu.

2. Place your fingers on the home-row keys: 4, 5, and 6.

3. Look at the KEYPAD and form a picture in your mind of touch¬
ing the 0 Key. Practice touching the 0 Key with your thumb
three times without actually entering the number.

4. Look at the BOOK and work Problems 34-38.

Strike the 0 (Zero) Key with the thumb.

ALL NUMERIC KEYS

Before beginning Job 3, you should be using only the touch
method to enter all numbers.

1. Choose All Numeric Keys from the Job 2 submenu.

2. Work Problems 39-48 to practice using the touch method to
locate keys. Repeat the problems until you are comfortable
striking the keys at your fastest rate of speed.

3. Strike the Esc Key to return to the Jobs menu.

COMPLETING THE JOB

Follow the instructions on page 4 of Job 1 to complete this job and
all future jobs.

504

35. 605

36. 840

37. 28

38. 40

400

409

100

605

780

904

214

205

406

205

485

578

506

705

540

610

124

936

719

604

120

360

107

643

605

906

609

ALL NUMERIC KEYS

146

40. 40

41. 57

42. 3

43. 76

729

864

764

67,290

358

4,270

5,249

819

708

309

502

308

160

349

829

249

9,018

25,469

630

531

7,369

761

8,514

549

915

4,681

1.043

5,632

45. 9,584

46. 30,342

47. 75,240

48. 678,091

60,817

617

3,044

26,105

542

480

3,926

586

892,433

7,891

20,810

193

708

46,720

3,427

645

796,512

59,883

501,348

79,036

2,037

7,659

640

6,493

211

802

1,931

18,379

147

17.586

6.975

205

JOB 2 Touch Method: 1, 2, 3, 7, 8, 9, and 0 Keys

Ten-Key Numeric Drill #/

SKILL GOALS

1. Improve touch method technique.

2. Determine Strokes a Minute (SAM) and Errors a Minute
(EAM).

TECHNIQUE CHECKLIST

As you complete Job 3, think about how you can improve your
technique to either increase speed or decrease errors. A
Technique Checklist for the Ten-Key Touch method is on page 43,
Appendix A. Following the instructions at the top of the checklist,
complete the Job 3a column of the checklist now to rate your pre¬
sent techniques.

WARM-UP DRILL

The Warm-Up Drills at the beginning of each job give you a chance
to practice a variety of number combinations. These drills will
help you to move your fingers with rhythm from one key to
another using the touch method. The Warm-Up Drill in this job
emphasizes the 4, 5, and 6 Keys. See Appendix B, Warm-Up Drill
Patterns for the strategy being used to develop touch techniques
in this and all future Warm-Up Drills.

JOB 3

Ten-Key Numeric Drill #1

Choose Warm-Up Drill from the Job 3 submenu. Strike the

Enter Key to begin the Warm-Up Drill.

After you complete a problem:

1. If your answer is correct, the computer will give a zippy sound
and let you go to the next problem.

2. If your answer is not correct, the problem will appear on the
screen after you complete it. Check where the error was
made. Repeat the problem until you get the correct answer.
Visualize the 4, 5, and 6 Keys below your fingertips. Look at
the BOOK and complete the Warm-Up Drill. Work each prob¬
lem until each answer is correct.

WARM-UP DRILL: 4, 5, AND 6 KEYS

Strike each key with a rhythmic, bouncy touch.

456

2. 564

3. 546

4. 465

5. 564

654

456

625

684

548

545

565

574

594

693

644

464

204

601

705

465

456

598

746

612

656

654

461

352

564

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COMPLETING TEN-KEY NUMERIC DRILL #1

Read all instructions before starting the drill on page 13.

Each problem in Ten-Key Numeric Drill #1 has 50 strokes. A
stroke occurs when any numerical key (0 through 9) or function
key (such as the Enter Key) is struck. For example, in the number
6,091 there are 5 strokes: 4 strokes for the digits 6091 and 1 stroke
for the Enter Key. A digit is any figure from 0 to 9. You will strike
41 digits and the Enter Key 9 times for each problem in Ten-Key
Numeric Drill #1.

Ten-Key Numeric Drill #1, Attempt #1

To complete the drill:

1. Strike the Enter Key. Choose Ten-Key Numeric Drill # 1 from
the Job 3 submenu.

2. Strike the Enter Key. Look at the BOOK and work as many
problems on page 13 as you can before the computer stops
you at three minutes.

a. I Jse your best touch method techniques.

b. If you make an error while working a problem, disregard it
and continue entering numbers.

c. If you finish all 15 problems before the end of three minutes,
smile and repeat the problems.

Strokes a Minute (SAM) and Errors a Minute (EAM)

After you complete the drill, your SAM and EAM scores will
appear on the screen and will be recorded in the Ten-Key Numeric
Drill (TKNDrill) Record, SAM Graph, and EAM Graph. SAM is
total strokes divided by 3 (3 minutes) and EAM is total errors
divided by 3.

1. Strike the Enter Key and then the Esc Key twice to return to

the menu bar.

2. View your SAM and EAM scores by choosing TKNDrill Record,
from the Reports menu.

3. View the addends you keyed by striking the Tab Key three
times then the Enter Key to choose View at the bottom of your
screen. Use the Up and Down Arrow Keys to find the errors
you made and strive to key the correct digits in your next
attempt.

4. Strike the Tab Key and then the Enter Key to choose OK and
return to the TKNDrill Record.

5. Strike the Tab Key to highlight the OK button and then the
Enter Key to return to the Reports menu.

Ten-Key Numeric Drill #1, Attempt #2

1. Complete the drill again, following the procedure for Attempt
# 1 .

2. Your SAM and EAM scores will appear on the screen. Strike
the Enter Key. Strike the Esc Key twice to return to the menu
bar.

3. Compare your SAM and EAM scores with Attempt #1 by choos¬
ing TKNDrill Record from the Reports menu.

4. Use the Tab Key to highlight the OK button if it is not already
highlighted. View the addends you keyed by striking the Down
Arrow Key until Attempt #2 is highlighted. Strike the Tab Key
three times and then the Enter Key to choose View. Find the
errors you made and strive to key the correct digits in your
next attempt.

5. Strike the Tab Key to highlight the OK button and then the
Enter Key to choose OK and return to the TKNDrill Record.

6. Strike the Tab Key to highlight the OK button and t hen the
Enter Key to return to the Reports menu.

JOB 3 Ten-Key Numeric Drill #1

Ten-Key Numeric Drill #1, Attempt #3

1. Emphasize the technique of striking keys with firm, quick
strokes as you complete the drill again.

2. Compare your scores with Attempt #1 and Attempt #2 by
choosing TKNDrill Record from the Reports menu.

3. Print your Ten-Key Numeric Drill Record by striking the Tab
Key two times then the Enter Key to choose Print.

4. Use the Tab Key to highlight the OK button. View the addends
you keyed by striking the Down Arrow Key until Attempt #3 is

Keep your eyes on your book.

JOB 3 Ten-Key Numeric Drill #1

highlighted. Strike the Tab Key three times and then the Enter
Key to choose View. Find the errors you made and strive to
key the correct digits in your next attempt.

5. Strike the Tab Key and then the Enter Key to return to the
TKNDrill Record.

6. Strike the Tab Key to highlight the OK button and then the
Enter Key to return to the Reports menu.

7. View your SAM score on a graph by choosing SAM Graph from
the Reports menu. Strike the Enter Key to return to the
Reports menu.

8. View your EAM score on a graph by choosing EAM Graph from
the Reports menu. Strike the Enter Key to return to the
Reports menu.

9. Strike the Left Arrow Key to return to the Jobs menu.

TECHNIQUE CHECKLIST

Go to the Technique Checklist on page 43. Following the instruc¬
tions at the top of the checklist, rate your technique in the Job 3b

column. You will use this checklist in future jobs to improve your

techniques.

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(A)

(F)

(K)

6,091

(B)

734,026

412,508

6,812

83,781

87,039

371,906

195,105

809,457

65,432

653,042

879,015

652

64,207

72.934

3.984

236,478

(G)

349,513

518,039

86,374

7,606

85,602

15,703

56,712

731,249

108,069

189,052

7,804

40,489

95,120

625

37.249

93,672

(L)

418,065

124,609

2,937

3,817

65,034

348,705

192,787

9,155

24,609

64,088

307,921

204,913

8,553

72.506

68.140

TEN-KEY NUMERIC DRILL #1

89,651
203,985
5,760
72,680
4,098
91,013
674.523

(H) 41,893 (I)

157,650
720,489
2,106
8,429
346,200,

87,936

15.753

(M) 15,469 (N)

269,819
4,780
794,323
135,070
2,685
40,167
80.235

29,707

(E)

411,087

6,058

34,725

343,261

2,933

470,196

806,701

8,429

56,396

51,908

82,596

16,423

7,402

750.835

579.810

4,687

(J)

40,132

962,485

831,209

31,620

57,583

357,428

61,806

90,397

46,259

15,029

492,073

184,031

91,745

6.750

6.870

609,305

(O)

412,592

2,275

67,183

367,011

1,750

84,496

206,058

570,325

4,602

16,782

710,488

1,934

439,963

48.098

7.539

JOB 3 Ten-Key Numeric Drill #1

JOB 4

Technique, Speed, and Accuracy Drills

SKILL GOALS

1. Improve techniques to increase Strokes a Minute (SAM) or
decrease Errors a Minute (EAM) on Ten-Key Numeric Drill
#1 (TKNDrill #1).

2. Analyze your progress.

WARM-UP DRILL

Review your ratings from Job 3 on the Technique Checklist, page 43
While doing the Warm-Up Drill, strive to improve techniques marked
with a 0 from Job 3. This Warm-Up Drill emphasizes the 7, 8, and 9
Keys. Choose Warm-Up Drill from the Job 4 submenu and work the
dnll now. Work each problem until each answer is correct.

SKILL BUILDER

The technique you use to strike the keys will determine your
speed and accuracy. The Technique, Speed, and Accuracy Drills
on pages 15-20 have been carefully designed so you will continu¬
ously improve your technique, which will improve your speed and
accuracy. Concentrate on overcoming the faulty techniques
marked with a 0 on the Technique Checklist as you work each
drill, beginning with the Technique Drills on pages 15-16

JOB 4 Technique, Speed, and Accuracy Drills

WARM-UP DRILL: 7, 8, AND 9 KEYS

Concentrate on the location of each key.

1. 789

879
987
897
798
978

2. 879

799
878
997
898
787

3 . 738
892
701
956
875
409

4 . 475
918
437
802
876
989

5 . 786

239
871
409
582
789

Keep your fingers curved over the home-row keys.

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TECHNIQUE DRILLS: A THROUGH F

As you work each technique drill on the following page, concen¬
trate so you can develop smooth, rhythmic touch techniques. You
will not hear a beep if you make an error; emphasis is on tech¬
nique. Work each drill once; do not correct errors. After complet¬
ing these drills, or if you need to exit at any time, strike the Esc
Key and the y Key for Yes to return to the menus.

To begin working the technique drills, choose Technique
Drills from the Job 4 submenu.

If you are returning to a technique drill and want to work a
drill other than Drill A, choose Technique Drills from the Job 4
submenu. Begin work with any drill.

Drill A

Tap the Enter Key without breaking your rhythm for entering
numbers. Complete Drill A, then move directly to Drill B. The
screen will not change for each drill.

Drill B

Visualize the keypad and concentrate on the location of each key
as you strike it. Keep your eyes on your BOOK. Complete Drill B
now.

Drill C

Tap each key with a bouncy, rhythmic stroke. Complete Drill C now.

JOB 4 Technique, Speed, and Accuracy Drills

Drill D

Concentrate on moving your fingers vertically from one key to the
next. Curve your fingers to minimize arm movement. Complete
Drill D now.

Drill E

Try to maintain your rhythm throughout the problem as you move
from one addend to the next. An addend is each number to be
added; for example, 123 is an addend. Your goal is to maintain
your stamina (and your breath) until the last addend is entered.
Complete Drill E now.

Problems with fewer addends should now seem easier to
complete.

Drill F

Keep your eyes on the digits in the problem. A digit is any figure
from 0 to 9. Try to maintain your stamina until the last addend is
entered. Complete Drill F now.

Problems with fewer addends should not seem easier to com¬
plete. After you complete Drill F, strike the Esc Key then the y Key
to exit the technique drills and return to the Job 4 submenu.

TECHNIQUE CHECKLIST

Complete the Job 4 column of the Technique Checklist on page 43.
Compare your technique ratings for Job 3 with those for this job.
Pay special attention to items marked with a 0 in the previous job.
Did you improve?

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TECHNIQUE DRILLS

(A) 1

111

(D) 369

222

456

852

333

789

104

444

100

785

555

123

236

666

456

985

777

789

207

888

100

104

999

100

123

(F) 1,538

456

59,604

789

603,747

456

265

123

102,842

789

21,930

456

17,205

789

3,149

123

580,997

456

6,672

123

52,193

789

182,802

123

389

456

17,460

789

53,419

456

684,756

789

9,867

123

49,138

123

6,457

456

23.078

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SPEED DRILLS: A THROUGH E

As you work each speed drill on the following page, concentrate
only on speed; ignore errors.You will not hear a beep if you make
an error; emphasis is on speed. Your scores from the first attempt
will be recorded on the Speed Drill Record, which you will view
after completing Drill E.

To begin work on the Speed Drills, choose Speed Drills from
the Job 4 menu. You will work each drill in order from Drill A to
Drill E. Strike the Enter Key to choose OK.

If you need to quit the program during any speed drill:

1. Strike the Esc Key and the y Key to return to the Speed
Drill dialog box.

2. Strike the n Key to Cancel the dialog box.

3. Strike the Esc Key to return to the Jobs menu.

If you return to the speed drills and want to begin work in a
drill other than Drill A:

1. Choose Speed Drills from the Job 4 submenu.

2. Strike the I Key to Clear All drills currently selected.

3. Strike the letters of all drills you will be completing, or
strike the s Key to complete all drills.

4. Strike the Enter Key to begin work on the drills.

Drill A

Work the problem as many times as possible in one minute. At the
end of one minute, your SAM score will appear on the screen and
will be recorded on the Speed Drill Record. The timer will start
when you strike the first digit. When you complete Drill A, strike
the Enter Key to continue to Drill B.

Drill B

Work the problem as many times as possible in one minute. At, the
end of one minute, your SAM score will appear on the screen and
be recorded on the Speed Drill Record. When you complete Drill
B, strike the Enter Key.

Drill C

This problem has connectors, which means that the last digit in
an addend (1,456) is the first digit in the next addend (683,774).
Work the problem as many times as possible in one minute.

Drill D

This problem does not have connectors. Work the problem as
many times as possible in one minute.

Drill E

Concentrate on maintaining speed with stamina. Work the prob¬
lem as many times as possible in three minutes.

After you complete Drill E, strike the n Key to Cancel the
Speed Drill dialog box. Strike the Esc Key twice to return to the
menu bar.

Refer to Appendix C, Speed Drill Record to analyze your SAM
progress.

JOB 4 Technique, Speed, and Accuracy Drills

SPEED DRILLS

(A) 111

222

333

444

555

666

777

888

999

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(B) 123

456
789
100
123
456
789
100
123
45

683,774
45,046
621,547
7,253
331,014
49,489
90.265

4,165

(E) 1,538

368,472

59,604

46,504

823,747

265,170

5,065

9,531

152,840

730,143

20,948

84,260

17,205

10.652

23,149

687,997

6,670

82,093

120,852

4,319

17,460

53,419

684,736

59,861

39,138

6,457

23.072

JOB 4 Technique, Speed, and Accuracy I h ills

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ACCURACY DRILLS: A THROUGH E

As you work each accuracy drill on the following page, concen¬
trate only on accuracy; ignore speed. You will hear a beep if you
make an error; emphasis is on accuracy in these drills. If you make
an error, you must continue the problem to the end and then
repeat it.

Choose Accuracy Drills from the Job 4 submenu. You will
work each drill in order from Drill A to Drill E. Strike the Enter
Key to choose OK If necessary, refer to the Speed Drill instructions
for quitting a drill and beginning with a drill other than Drill A.

Drill A

Your speed should be reduced because no key is adjacent to the
next key in any addend. Work the problem until you complete it
without an error.

Drill B

This problem contains digits within addends that have similar
configurations. For example, rounded digits (3, 6, 0, 9) and
straight digits (1,4, 7). Your speed should be reduced because you
must distinguish between similar digits. Work the problem until
you complete it without an error.

Drill C

This problem contains handwritten digits. Because they are some¬
what difficult to read, you will need to reduce your speed. Work
the problem until you complete it without an error.

Drill D

Concentrate on accuracy with stamina. Keep your eyes on the dig¬
its in the problem. Work the problem until you complete it without
an error. Even though the computer will beep to let you know you
made an error, you will still have to complete the entire problem
before repeating it.

Drill E

Drill E consists of five problems.

1. Work Problem 1.

a. If you make no errors, continue to step 2.

b. If you make an error, repeat the problem. Repeat
Problem 1 until you can complete it without making an
error.

2. Work Problems 2 through 5 following the procedure in
step 1. For example, if you make an error in Problem 4, the
computer will beep. Complete Problem 4 and then repeat
Problem 4.

After you complete Problem 5 in Drill E, strike the n Key to
Cancel the Accuracy Drill dialog box and return to the Job 4 sub¬
menu. Strike the Esc Key to return to the Jobs menu.

JOB 4 Technique, Speed, and Accuracy Drills

(A) 71,629

3,427
138,160
50,834
372,617
40,371
2,768
505.194

(E)l. 6,641

34,129
2,780
582
11,946
1,308
13,552
6.839

ACCURACY DRILLS

(B) 3,609

33,960
4,141
71,441
225
2,552
339
69.669

(C)

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1,937
6,848
523
45,712
3,687
1.005

31,998

4. 25,961

3,087

4,722

12,356

11,490

9,973

9,584

463

147

10,857

855

1,684

17,278

7.359

7.740

(D) 1,538

59,604
604,737
265
152,842
20,934
17,205
2,149
687,998
6,470
52,193
120,852
389
17,463
53,409
684,736
9,867
39.108

5. 6,732

2,985
14,037
562
10,983
8,221
4,215
30.042

JOB 4 Technique, Speed, and Accuracy Drills

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GOALS FOR TEN-KEY NUMERIC DRILL #1

1. Setting Your Goal. Choose TKNDrill Record from the Reports
menu. Your SAM and EAM goals for Job 4 are shown where
the Job 4 row and the Goal column intersect.

2. Meeting Your Goal. As you complete Ten-Key Numeric Drill
#1, think about your goal on the TKNDrill Record. Strive only
for speed or only for accuracy. Strike the Enter Key to return
to the Reports menu.

3. Completing the Drill, Attempt #1. Choose Ten-Key Numeric
Drill #1 from the Job 4 submenu and complete TKNDrill #1 on
page 13. Use your best touch method techniques. If you make
an error while working a problem, disregard it and continue
entering numbers. If you finish all 15 problems before the end
of three minutes, repeat the problems.

4. Completing the Drill, Attempts #2 and #3. Complete the drill
two more times to get a total of three attempt scores for Job 4.

5. Viewing the TKNDrill Record. Choose TKNDrill Record from
the Reports menu to see your SAM and EAM scores for Job 4.
View the addends you keyed by striking the Up or Down
Arrow Keys until the attempt which you want to view is high¬
lighted. Strike the Tab Key until View is highlighted, then
strike the Enter Key. Find the errors you made and strive to
key the correct digits in your next attempt.

6. Viewing the Graphs. Choose SAM Graph from the Reports
menu to view your SAM score on the graph. Choose EAM
Graph from the Reports menu to view your EAM score on the
graph.

Practice correct posture.

JOB 4 Technique, Speed, and Accuracy Drills

Review;Ten-Key Numeric Test #1

WARM-UP DRILL: 1, 2, AND 3 KEYS

Do not pause between strokes.

SKILL GOALS

1. Review the touch method and all numeric keys.

2. Increase SAM or decrease EAM to prepare for Ten-Key
Numeric Test #1 (TKNTest #1).

3. Analyze your progress and set goals.

123

2. 321

3. 136

4. 241

5. 263

231

213

925

582

932

313

133

871

396

541

312

212

407

571

710

121

323

542

203

658

232

112

603

361

123

WARM-UP DRILL

Review your ratings from Job 4 on the Technique Checklist, page
43. While doing this Warm-Up Drill, strive to improve techniques
marked with a 0 from Job 4. This Warm-Up Drill emphasizes the 1,
2, and 3 Keys. Work these problems in the usual manner.

See Appendix B, Warm-Up Drill Patterns, for the strategy
being used to develop touch techniques in this and all future
Warm-Up Drills.

SKILL BUILDER

To improve your technique, speed, and accuracy, complete the fol¬
lowing drills as you did in Job 4. Note: Choose Technique Drills ,
Speed Drills , and Accuracy Drills from the Job 5 submenu.

1. Technique Drills: A through F, page 15. Do not complete the
Technique Checklist at this time.

2. Speed Drills: A through E, page 17. Your scores will be
recorded on the Speed Drill Record, which can be viewed from
the Reports menu.

3. Accuracy Drills: A through E, page 19. Do not complete Ten-
Key Numeric Drill #1 at this time.

Keep your fingers straight and upright rather than on a slant.

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REVIEW OF ALL NUMERIC KEYS

Choose Review of All Numeric Keys from the Job 5 submenu.

Work Problems 1-10 on page 24, which review the touch
method for all numeric keys. These problems will help you pre¬
pare for the first Ten-Key Numeric Test.

TEN-KEY NUMERIC DRILL #1

Complete Ten-Key Numeric Drill #1 on page 13 by following the
instructions on page 11. Remember to complete the drill three
times to get three attempt scores for Job 5.

You may want to ask your teacher or a classmate to observe
your techniques and rate them on your Technique Checklist.

TEN-KEY NUMERIC TEST #1

If you completed Jobs 1-5 in less than five hours, repeat them until
you complete five hours of practice. Do this before you take Ten-
Key Numeric Test #1 (TKNTest #1).

Before you begin TKNTest #1, review Appendix D, Criteria for
Determining Strokes and Errors on the Ten-Key Numeric Test.
Appendix D is a chart that describes how your strokes and errors
will be counted after you complete the TKNTest. Your teacher will
administer Ten-Key Numeric Test #1.

1. Choose Ten-Key Numeric Test # 1 from the Job 5 submenu.

2. Complete each of the three attempts—doing your best in tech¬
nique, speed, and accuracy. The attempt considered best will
be the one with the least EAM.

3. To see the results of each attempt, choose Test Record from the
Reports menu.

4. View the addends you keyed by striking the Up or Down Arrow
Keys until the attempt which you want to view is highlighted.
Strike the Tab Key until View is highlighted, then strike the
Enter Key. Find the errors you made and strive to key the cor¬
rect digits in your next attempt.

5. Print your Ten-Key Numeric Test Record by striking the Tab
Key until Print is highlighted, then strike the Enter Key.

6. Strike the Tab Key until OK is highlighted, then strike the
Enter Key to return to the Reports menu.

TECHNIQUE CHECKLIST

If your teacher or a classmate did not rate your techniques as men¬
tioned, complete the Technique Checklist now. Compare your rat¬
ings for Job 4 with those for this job. Pay special attention to those
items marked with a 0 in the previous job. Did you improve?

JOB 5 Review; Ten-Key Numeric Test #1

REVIEW OF ALL NUMERIC KEYS

315

2. 58

3. 15

4. 2

5. 4,976

467

791

715

583

379

1,780

2,486

2,457

461

319

256

200

98,310

510

308

716

273

472

8,549

2,340

825

764

8,914

230

405

903

3,749

168

683

869

589

398

27,091

497

254

1,926

2,658

209

271

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806

3,790

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351

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8. 19,580

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10. 416

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80,345

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79,267

20,607

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176

256

154,873

594,786

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36,497

2,034

830,104

37,942

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71,680

31,680

7,925

564,083

315

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276

406

52,916

2,490

73,908

109,354

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97,265

412

648

2,608

508,729

293

850

341

5,193

4,012

6,089

2,935

512,763

248

2,378

17,945

56,079

24,967

671

350

248

6,498

5,238

1,972

5,208

2,564

3,109

7,504

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ANALYZING PROGRESS AND SETTING GOALS

Analyzing your progress and setting goals are two important steps
to improving your skills.

Strokes a Minute (SAM)

From the Reports menu, choose SAM Graph.

Answer Questions 1 and 2 below after analyzing your SAM
pattern on the Sam Graph.

1. Was there a steady increase in SAM on the TKNDrill from Jobs
3-5? Yes_ No_

If No, list some reasons why. __

2. How many SAM did you increase when comparing the
TKNDrill in Job 3 with the TKNDrill in Job 5?

SAM INCREASE__

Set SAM goals for Jobs 6, 7, and 10 by answering Questions 3-5.

3. Do you believe you can increase SAM in each of Jobs 6, 7, and

10? Yes_ No_

4. How many SAM do you believe you can get by Job 10?

SAM_

5. On the TKNTest after Job 10, how many SAM do you believe
you can get?

SAM_

Strike the Enter Key to choose OK and clear the SAM Graph
from the screen.

Errors a Minute (EAM)

From the Reports menu, choose EAM Graph.

Answer Questions 6 and 7 after analyzing your EAM pattern on
the EAM Graph.

Was your EAM

.33 or less in:

Job 3

Yes

Job 4

Yes

Job 5

Yes

In Jobs 3-5, if your EAM was not .33 or less, list some reasons

why.

Set EAM goals for Jobs 6, 7, and 10 by answering Questions 8 and 9.

8. Do you believe you can keep EAM at .33 or less in each of Jobs

6, 7, and 10? Yes_ No_

9. On the TKNTest after Job 10, do you believe you can get .33

EAM or less? Yes_ No_

Strike the Enter Key to choose OK and clear the EAM Graph
from the screen.

JOBS Review; Ten-Key Numeric Test #1

JOB 6

Stroking Sequence Patterns;
Ten-Key Numeric Drill #2

SKILL GOALS

1. Improve stroking patterns to increase SAM or decrease
EAM on the TKNDrill.

2. Analyze your progress.

WARM-UP DRILL

Review your ratings from Job 5 on the Technique Checklist, page
43. While doing the Warm-Up Drill, strive to improve techniques
marked with a 0 from Job 5. This Warm-Up Drill emphasizes the 1,
4, and 7 Keys. Choose Warm-Up Drill from the Job 6 submenu.
Work these drill problems in the usual manner.

WARM-UP DRILL: 1, 4, AND 7 KEYS

Keep your eyes on the problem in the BOOK.

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3. 478

4 . 412

5 . 359

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417

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301

684

717

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206

714

174

204

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317

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747

701

807

901

141

414

368

529

457

STROKING SEQUENCE PATTERNS

Improving your control over the sequence in which keys are
struck will help you increase SAM and decrease EAM. The prob¬
lems in this job have a variety of patterns, as shown in Stroking
Sequence Patterns on pages 26-27.

Choose Stroking Sequence Patterns from the Job 6 submenu.
Complete Problems 1-20. Strive to increase your speed and
decrease your errors as you complete each problem.

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STROKING SEQUENCE PATTERNS (continued)

To continue improving your technique, speed, and accuracy, com¬
plete the following drills:

1. Technique Drills: A through F, page 15.

2. Speed Drills: A through E, page 17. Your scores will be
recorded on the Speed Drill Record, which can be viewed from
the Reports menu.

3. Accuracy Drills: A through E, page 19.

TEN-KEY NUMERIC DRILL #2

Choose Ten-Key Numeric Drill #2 from the Job 6 submenu.

Complete TKNDrill #2 on page 28 as you have done for
TKNDrill #1. Throughout the rest of this book, complete the
TKNDrills three times to get three attempt scores.

Choose TKNDrill Record from the Reports menu to view the
results of this drill.

TECHNIQUE CHECKLIST

Complete the Technique Checklist on page 43. Compare your
technique ratings for Job 5 with those for this job. Pay special
attention to those items marked with a 0 in the previous job. Did
you improve?

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TEN-KEY NUMERIC DRILL #2

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SKILL GOAL

Develop stamina and concentration to increase SAM or
decrease EAM on the TKNDrill.

WARM-UP DRILL

Review your ratings from Job 6 on the Technique Checklist, page
43. While doing the Warm-Up Drill, strive to improve techniques
marked with a 0 from Job 6. This Warm-Up Drill emphasizes the
2, 5, and 8 Keys. Choose Warm-Up Drill from the Job 7 submenu.
Work these drill problems in the usual manner.

DEVELOPING CONCENTRATION AND STAMINA

Your data entry speed and accuracy will improve as you develop
the ability to focus your attention on entering problems with many
digits and many addends.

Decimal Key

1. Curve your fingers over the home-row keys: 4, 5, and 6.

2. Look at the KEYPAD and form a picture in your mind of the
reach down to the Decimal Key. Using your ring finger, prac¬
tice reaching down to the Decimal Key three times without
actually entering the number.

3. Look at the BOOK and continue with Many Digits below.

WARM-UP DRILL: 2, 5, AND 8 KEYS

Strike each key firmly and quickly.

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5. 180

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JOB 7 Developing Concentration and Stamina; Decimal Key

Many Digits

Some addends in Problems 1-5 have as many as eight digits, you
will need to concentrate as you read and enter each digit. Choose
Many Digits from the Job 7 submenu. Work Problems 1-5 until it
is easy for you to strike the keys at a comfortable rate of speed.

Many Addends

Problems 6-10 each contain 15 addends. You will need to concen¬
trate to avoid omitting an addend or entering an addend twice.
Choose Many Addends from the Job 7 submenu. Work Problems
6-10 until it is easy for you to strike the keys at a comfortable rate
of speed.

MANY DIGITS

1.110,765.34

2.11,856.30

3. 8,257.10

4. 813,697.04

5. 325,120.87

264.06

615,082.95

643.85

21,604.18

9,705.94

5,910.68

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9,034.12

4,360.72

104.67

375,429.84

41,709.73

516,903.42

879.52

893,156.28

27.385.29

234.80

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6. 261

7. 539,028

8. 7,496

9. 771

10. 71,047

484,607

397

435,046

494,839

495

201

824,798

252

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125,854

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360

960

659

635,378

6,641

397

152,472

194,820

851,950

386,228

637

892,402

990,457

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516,851

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Many Digits and Many Addends

Problems 11-15 contain 15 addends, each with one decimal and up
to 8 digits. As you strike each key with a rhythmic, bouncy touch,
you will develop date entry stamina. After completing Problems
11-15, problems with fewer digits and addends should seem easier
to complete. Choose Many Digits and Many Addends from the
Job 7 submenu. Work Problems 11-15 now.

SKILL BUILDER

To continue improving your technique, speed, and accuracy, com¬
plete the following drills:

1. Technique Drills: A through F, page 16.

2. Speed Drills: A through E, page 18. Your scores will be
recorded on the Speed Drill Record, which can be viewed from
the Reports menu.

3. Accuracy Drills: A through E, page 20.

TEN-KEY NUMERIC DRILL #2

Complete TKNDrill #2 on page 28 in the usual manner.

TECHNIQUE CHECKLIST

Complete the Technique Checklist on page 43. Compare your
technique ratings for Job 6 with those for this job. Pay special
attention to those items marked with a 0 in the previous job. Did
you improve?

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154,073.39

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647,939.62

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JOB 7 Developing Concentration and Stamina; Decimal Key

JOB 8

Data Entry Simulation

SKILL GOALS

1. Use the touch method to enter data in a spreadsheet.

2. Evaluate technique improvement.

Several weeks ago at dinner, you told your family that you would
like to get a part-time job so that you can purchase a car. The next
day, your mother showed you the following employment classified
ad in the local newspaper.

Data entry ten-key operator, part-time, flexible hours.
Must be fast and accurate. Pleasing personality. Gold
Gem Jewelry. 806-555-7891

Knowing how much your ten-key touch method skills have
improved this year, you decided to apply for the job.

On the employment test you entered data at 152 SAM with .33
EAM. You got the job. Turn to the following page to begin your
tasks as a data entry operator at Gold Gem Jewelry.

JOB 8 I)ata Entry Simulation

Practice correct posture as you complete your tasks as a data entry

operator.

RINGS INVENTORY

Your first task as a data entry operator at Gold Gem is to set up a
new inventory system using information from the handwritten
inventory form (shown at the right). Inventory is the goods or
merchandise that a store sells.

1. Close your student record and quit the ten-key program.

2. Create a new spreadsheet file using any available spreadsheet
program.

3. Key RINGS INVENTORY in Al.

4. Key Stock in A3.

5. Key Number in A4.

6. Key Cost in B4.

7. Key Quantity in C4.

8. Key Total in D4.

9. Stock Number . Enter the Stock Numbers (shown on the
right) in column A, starting in row 6.

10. Cost . Enter the Costs (shown on the right) in column B, start¬
ing in row 6.

11. Quantity. Enter the Quantities (shown on the right) in column
C, starting in row 6.

12. Total . Key the formula =B6*C6 in D6. Copy the formula to D7
through D20.

13. Save the spreadsheet as RINGSINV.

14. Print the spreadsheet.

15. Close the spreadsheet file.

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WATCHES INVENTORY

You now have had experience entering inventory data. You should
be able to increase your speed with the same, or fewer, errors for
this inventory.

1. Complete the Watches Inventory form by following the same
procedure as for the Rings Inventory form.

2. Save the spreadsheet as WATCHINV.

3. Print the spreadsheet.

4. Close the spreadsheet file.

TECHNIQUE CHECKLIST

Complete the Technique Checklist on page 43. Compare your
technique ratings for Job 7 with those for this job. Pay special
attention to those items marked with a 0 in the previous job. Did
you improve?

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1. Use the touch method to enter rough-draft data in a spread¬
sheet.

2. Evaluate technique improvement.

You work in the Appliances Department of Excel Discount House.
At the end of the year, warehouse employees count each item and
handwrite the data on a form such as the one shown on the fol¬
lowing page. You will enter this data into the computer.

ELECTRONIC APPLIANCES INVENTORY

1. Create a new spreadsheet file.

2. Key the title of the spreadsheet and the column headings as
shown on the inventory form on the following page.

3. Stock Number . Enter the Stock Numbers in column A,
starting in row 6.

4. Reorder Point. Enter the Reorder Point quantities in column
B, starting in row 6.

5. On Hand. A mistake was made in counting some of the inven¬
tory items on hand. Make the changes as indicated as you
enter the On Hand quantities in column C, starting in row 6.

6. Quantity to Order . The Quantity to Order will be greater than
0 if the On Hand quantity is the same as or less than the
Reorder Point quantity. Enter the quantities to order for each
item in column D, starting in row 6.

7. Cost. The Purchasing Department gives you a list (shown on
the following page) of new costs for some items. Make the
changes as you key the costs in column E, starting in row 6.

8. Total. Key the formula =D6*E6 in F6. Copy the formula to F7
through F20.

9. Save the spreadsheet as ELECINV.

10. Print the spreadsheet.

11. Close the spreadsheet file.

Keep your wrist straight and fingers curved.

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Complete the Home Appliances Inventory form by following the
same procedure as for the Electronic Appliances Inventory form.
Save the spreadsheet as HOMEINV and print the spreadsheet.

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Close the spreadsheet file, then quit the spreadsheet program.
Start the ten-key program before beginning Job 10.

TECHNIQUE CHECKLIST

Complete the Technique Checklist on page 43. Compare your
technique ratings for Job 8 with those for this job. Pay special
attention to those items marked with a 0 in the previous job. Did
you improve?

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JOB 9 Data Entry Simulation

JOB 10

Review;Ten-Key Numeric Test #2

SKILL GOALS

1. Review the touch method and all numeric keys.

2. Increase SAM or decrease EAM to prepare for Ten-Key
Numeric Test #2 (TKNTest #2).

3. Analyze your progress and set goals.

WARM-UP DRILL

Review your ratings from Job 9 on the Technique Checklist, page
43. While doing the Warm-Up Drill, strive to improve techniques
marked with a 0 from Job 9. This Warm-Up Drill emphasizes the 3,
5, and 9 Keys.

Open your student record and choose Warm-Up Drill from
the Job 10 submenu. Work Problems 1-5 now in the usual manner.

SKILL BUILDER

To continue improving your technique, speed, and accuracy, com¬
plete these drills:

1. Technique Drills: A through F, page 15.

2. Speed Drills: A through E, page 17. Your scores will be
recorded on the Speed Drill Record, which can be viewed from
the Reports menu.

3. Accuracy Drills: A through E, page 19.

JOB 10 Review; Ten-Key Numeric Test #2

WARM-UP DRILL: 3, 5, AND 9 KEYS

Strike each key with a rhythmic, bouncy touch.

953

2. 999

3. 964

4. 916

5. 321

359

555

257

302

456

539

333

103

683

987

593

335

813

127

852

935

359

609

150

360

395

995

457

809

941

Practice correct posture.

REVIEW OF ALL NUMERIC KEYS

Choose Review of All Numeric Keys from the Job 10 submenu.
Work Problems 1-10 on page 40, which review all numeric keys.
These problems will help you prepare for Ten-Key Numeric Test
#2.

TEN-KEY NUMERIC DRILL #2

Choose Ten-Key Numeric Drill #2 from the Job 10 submenu. To
prepare for TKNTest #2, work TKNDrill #2 on page 28. You may
want to ask your teacher or a classmate to observe your tech¬
niques and rate them on your Technique Checklist.

TEN-KEY NUMERIC TEST #2

If you completed Jobs 1-10 in less than 10 hours of practice, repeat
them until you complete 10 hours of practice. Do this before you
take TKNTest #2 so that your scores can be compared with others
who have completed 10 hours of practice.

If you have time before taking TKNTest #2, repeat the Skill
Builder on page 31. Your teacher will administer Ten-Key
Numeric Test #2.

1. Choose Ten-Key Numeric Test #2 from the Job 10 submenu.
Complete three attempts—doing your best in speed, technique,
and accuracy. The attempt considered best will be the one with
the least EAM.

2. To see the results of all three attempts, choose Test Record
from the Reports menu.

3. View the addends you keyed by striking the Up or Down Arrow
keys until the attempt which you want to view is highlighted.
Strike the Tab Key until View is highlighted, then strike the
Enter Key.

4. Print your Ten-Key Numeric Test Record by striking the Tab
Key until Print is highlighted, then strike the Enter Key.

5. Strike the Tab Key until OK is highlighted, then strike the
Enter Key to return to the Reports menu.

TECHNIQUE CHECKLIST

If your teacher or a classmate did not rate your techniques as men¬
tioned, complete the Technique Checklist now. Compare your rat¬
ings for Job 9 with those for this job. Pay special attention to those
items marked with a 0 in the previous job. Did you improve?

JOB 10 Review; Ten-Key Numeric Test #2

REVIEW OF ALL NUMERIC KEYS

426

2. 46

3. 26

4. 2

5. 1,093

178

690

605

694

490

2,815

1,385

3,578

572

218

367

172

89,421

621

570

459

905

495

587

9,438

3,450

936

751

9,025

124

513

832

4,651

278

784

659

680

396

76,013

508

143

2,097

3,269

310

790

7,963

796

815

4,903

204

602

950

240

710

432

98,075

860

3,518

683

812

JOB 10 Review; Ten-Key Numeric Test #2

7. 3,561

8. 27,681

9. 217

10. 527

25,264

89,344

4,209

68,302

31,618

239

265

367

243,765

605,894

942

47,508

1,923

801,215

57,830

359

90,570

62,701

8,039

453,986

327

7,235

387

395

61,924

1,089

60,848

209,453

920,675

86,654

578

537

1,579

617,813

189

961

239

4,082

5,120

5,378

3,086

401,652

138

3,487

16,934

67,540

13,756

560

463

138

7,109

8,149

5,047

4,097

1,407

4,230

6,410

905

8.674

29.916

609.870

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ANALYZING PROGRESS AND SETTING GOALS

Analyzing your progress and setting goals are two important steps
to improving your skills.

STROKES A MINUTE (SAM)

From the Reports menu, choose SAM Graph.

Answer Questions 1, 2, and 3 after analyzing your SAM pattern
on the SAM Graph.

1. Was there a steady increase in SAM on the TKNDrill from Jobs

6, 7, and 10? Yes_ No_

If No, list some reasons why._

2. How many SAM did you increase when comparing the
TKNDrill in Job 6 with the TKNDrill in Job 10?

SAM INCREASE_

3. Did you reach your SAM goal for Job 10 that you set in Job 5?

Yes_ No_

If No, list some reasons why._

Strike the Enter Key to choose OK and clear the SAM Graph
from the screen.

ERRORS A MINUTE (EAM)

From the Reports menu, choose EAM Graph.

Answer Questions 4, 5, and 6 after analyzing your EAM
pattern on the EAM Graph.

4. Was your EAM .33 or less in:

Job 6 Yes_ No_

Job 7 Yes_ No_

Job 10 Yes_ No_

5. In Jobs 6, 7, and 10, if your EAM was not .33 or less, list some

reasons why._

6. Did you reach your EAM goal for Job 10 that you set in Job 5?
Yes_ No_

If No, list some reasons why._

Strike the Enter Key to choose OK and clear the EAM Graph
from the screen. Close your student record.

IMPROVING YOUR SKILL

See Appendix B, Warm-Up Drill Patterns for the strategy used
throughout this book to develop your current touch techniques.

To continue improving your technique, speed, and accuracy,
work through this book again. Enter a new student record name
so that your computer will continue to record your drill and test
scores.

JOB 10 Review; Ten-Key Numeric Test #2

A Technique Checklist,Ten-Key Touch Method
B Warm-Up Drill Patterns
C Speed Drill Record

D Criteria for Determining Strokes and Errors
on the Ten-Key Numeric Test

E Computer Ten-Key Numeric Keypad
Proficiency Certificate

APPENDICES

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APPENDIXA

TECHNIQUE CHEC

Operator _ Evaluator

Write the date in the proper space. Place a check mark (/ ) after a technique that is performed satisfactorily. Place a zero (0) after a technique that
needs improvement.

Technique

Job

Date

Getting Ready

1. Clears the desk of everything except materials needed for
operating the computer.

2. Places the keyboard in a position that allows the wrist and hand to be
parallel to the keypad and allows the greatest freedom of finger
movement over the keypad.

3. Sits in a comfortable, erect position with feet flat on the floor for
proper balance and minimum fatigue.

4. Holds the operating arm with the wrist straight.

5. Curves the fingers of the operating hand.

Entering Numbers

1. Strikes each key with a firm, quick stroke.

2. Uses a rhythmic, bouncy touch.

3. Does not pause between strokes.

4. Keeps eyes on the book and uses the touch method. Does not
look at the keypad of the keyboard.

5. Strikes keys at a fast rate to increase SAM.

6. Strikes keys at a comfortable rate to keep EAM at .33 or less.

Proving and Verifying Answers

1. Checks the screen against the original problem.

2. Proves the answers in the prescribed manner.

Attitude

1. Enthusiastic about learning.

2. Optimistic about improving.

3. Confident about success.

4. Alert but relaxed.

KLIST, TEN-KEY TOUCH METHOD

APPENDICES

APPENDIX B

WARM-UP DRILL PATTERNS

The instructional pattern for Warm-Up Drills is outlined and included for reference. When practicing Warm-Up Drills at the beginning
of a job, you should develop the ability to move easily from one key to another.

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APPENDIX C

SPEED DRILL RECORD

Choose Speed Drill Record from the Reports menu. Determine your progress by comparing your SAM scores for each speed drill. For
example, Drill A SAM is probably higher than Drill E SAM because Drill A has:

1. less strokes,

2. less digits in each addend, and

3. many similar digits adjacent to each other.

The Drill A SAM is probably your maximum speed capacity for striking keys. As you get to know the location of each digit on the
keypad and increase your finger dexterity, your SAM for Drill E will increase and become closer to your high SAM for Drill A. If your
score does not improve the next time you work Drill E, concentrate on techniques that will improve your speed, such as using a rhyth¬
mic, bouncy touch.

After viewing your scores, strike the Tab Key and then the Enter Key to print your Speed Drill Record. To return to the Jobs
menu, strike the Tab Key, then the Enter Key, then the Left Arrow Key.

APPENDICES

APPENDIX D

CRITERIA FOR DETERMINING STROKES AND ERRORS ON THE TEN-KEY NUMERIC TEST

1. General Rules

a. The number of strokes to count for a problem cannot exceed the number of strokes (50) in the original problem.

b. Count one error per addend.

Type of Error

Strokes Counted

Errors Counted

2. Incorrect Entries

a. Enters incorrect addend twice.

b. Enters incorrect addend then
enters correct addend.

c. Enters incorrect addend.

Only strokes for correct addend.

Deduct strokes for omitted digits;
count strokes for added digits.

1 for first incorrect addend; 1 for
repetition.

1 for incorrect addend.

3. Omissions

a. Omits entire problem.

b. Omits an addend.

c. Partially completed problem:

(1) When test time is over.

(2) When the problem is not the final
problem for the attempt and the
student either strikes the Enter Key
twice, stops and starts over, or
continues to the next problem.

d. Omits the remaining addends in the final
problem, then strikes the Enter Key twice.

Deduct all strokes in omitted addend.

All strokes entered.

All

1 for omission.

1 for each addend omitted.

All committed; no error for not
completing problem.

All committed; 1 for stopping.

4. Additions and/or Repeats

a. Enters correct addend twice.

b. Repeats entire problem.

0 strokes for extra addend.

All strokes for both problems.

1 for repetition.

1 for repetition; all errors in both problems.

APPENDICES

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APPENDIX E

APPENDICES

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-Key Skill Builder for Computers is a concise, easy-to-use
i-workbook and program software that is designed
uild speed and accuracy on the ten-key pad of the
iputer using the touch method. It includes a scoring
em based on Strokes a Minute (SAM) and Errors a
ute (EAM) similar to that used in alphabetic
aoarding. The program software is available as
jvidual 5.25 or 3.5 IBM Program Diskettes or a
/vork version.

This realistic instructional package

• Prepares students for entry-level jobs using the
ten-key pad.

• Is written in an easy-to-read, self-instructional style.

• Provides realistic simulations.

• Includes tests and teacher's manual.

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