Training

This chapter covers the various training activities.

• Targets
  • Speed Measurement Unit—Set the speed measurement unit to either words per minute or characters per minute.
  • Targets—Determine and set your speed and accuracy targets.
• Preparation
  • Essential Tips—Watch a short video on the seven principles for learning to type successfully and effectively.
  • Initial Test—Take the initial test to set a benchmark for your progress. This test is optional.
• Training Activities
  • Exercises—Learn about the format of the exercises.
  • Tests—Learn about the format of the tests.
  • Improvement Activities—Learn how improvement activities will help you progress.
  • Texts—Learn how you can practice typing in realistic settings.
  • Word Waves—Learn how you can practice your spelling skills along with your typing technique.
• Games
  • Cosmik Ball—Discover this game, where you have to type single characters on command to keep an explosive cosmic ball captive.
  • Monkeys in Jeopardy—Take a peek at this game, where you have to type sequences of characters and single words to extend life-saving vines to monkeys threatened by a storm.
  • Magical Duel—Become bewitched by this strategic game in which you cast spells by correctly typing phrases of varying lengths to free the enchanted subjects of a magical realm.
  • Difficulty Levels—Select the difficulty level that will challenge you the most constructively.
  • High Scores—Check out the different high score rankings to see how you measure up against other family members, if applicable.