Maths Invaders at Templeton Primary School
Aidan Schanssema, Director of Teaching – Numeracy, from Templeton Primary School gives insight into the use of Maths Invaders by Year 2 classes at the
AS 2708 2001 Australian Standard Keyboarding Speed Tests formerly known as Typing Speed Tests, has been produced by Standards Australia to provide a uniform method of testing for use by bodies that conduct, assess and certify keyboarding tests for speed and accuracy. Details of the Standard are available from Standards Australia. The Standard provides a test method that facilitates the comparison of individual keyboarding speeds.
Since the invention of the typewriter in the 1850s the race has been on for typists to type quickly and accurately. To judge the actual speed and accuracy of typist there has long been a need for an impartial umpire. This needs is the same today as always. In Australia that umpire is AS 2708 2001 Australian Standard Keyboarding Speed Tests.
The typing tests within Typing Tournament Online have been based on the key principles articulated in this Australian Standard.
Users can jump right in at their existing skill level and then progress at their own pace through 128 Lessons, Games & Drills. Progressively introduces the whole keyboard and actively promotes the use of the right fingers on the right keys. Uses a medieval tournament theme to engage students. Powerful management tools for parents and teachers. Ages 6 to Adult.
As we are able to analyse the the typing speed of students using Typing Tournament Online we are able to assess the increase in speed over time. Our research has demonstrated that students using Typing Tournament regularly will increase in speed by an average of 6 WPM per term. In just a few terse students are able to meet AS 2708 2001 Australian Standard Keyboarding Speed Tests.
Thousands of schools and hundreds of thousands of students across Australia are learning to touch type using Typing Tournament Online. Many are obtaining typing speeds in excess of 40 WPM.
Aidan Schanssema, Director of Teaching – Numeracy, from Templeton Primary School gives insight into the use of Maths Invaders by Year 2 classes at the
The link between speed, confidence, fluency and attainment What does a confident student look like? Motivated – an enthusiastic learner who is ready to respond
Research demonstrates that the consistent use of Maths Invaders significantly boosts students’ answer speed (confidence) and attainment (maths age) at a rate well above normal