Information Processing
Course Syllabus
Mrs. Dachel
Overview
In this course, students will learn proper keyboarding technique, build
keyboarding speed and accuracy, and develop basic document formatting and
Internet searching skills.
Textbook and Materials Used: Microtype Software, Microsoft Word
Grading Policy
Grade Computation
20 percent for word-per-minute rate
20 percent for tests
30 percent for document processing
30 percent technique
Grading Scales
Word-per-Minute Rate
Timed writings will be graded as printed below. Timed writings are 3
minutes in length and will count only student achieve 98% accuracy.
Gross Words A
Minute (GWAM)
Percent
30+
100
29
97
28
93
27
90
26
87
25
83
24
80
23
77
22
73
21
70
20
67
19
63
18
60
17 and lower
57 - 0
Grade
A
B
C
D
F
Tests and Quizzes
Tests will be graded using the standard T. J. Walker Middle School
grading scale:
A+
=
percent
A
=
percent
A=
percent
B+
=
percent
B
=
percent
Above 100
93 – 100
90 – 92
88 – 89
83 – 87
B=
percent
C+
=
percent
C
=
percent
C=
percent
D+
=
percent
80 – 82
78 – 79
73 – 77
D
=
63 – 67
percent
D=
60 – 62
percent
F
=
59 percent
and below
70 – 72
68 – 69
Document Processing
Document processing assignments are printed assignments that are
handed in for a grade. The rubric used is printed below. A folder with
graded assignments will be kept for each student. This folder must be
in order at all times and will be used for parent-teacher conferences.
A
B
C
D
F
=
=
=
=
=
0 typographical errors
1 or 2 typographical errors
3 or 4 typographical errors
5 or more typographical errors
Not completed
Technique
Proper keyboarding technique includes:
1.
Keying by the “touch method.” (Students who do not key
by the “touch
method” receive an F for the technique portion of the
grading system.)
2.
Using proper finger, hand, and wrist position.
3.
Using proper seating position.
The rubric is as follows:
A
=
Demonstrates correct technique.
B
=
Demonstrates correct technique except for one
element not including looking at the fingers.
C
=
Demonstrates correct technique except for two
elements not including looking at the fingers.
D
=
Demonstrates correct technique except for
three elements not including looking at the fingers.
F
=
Looks at the fingers; does not key by the
“touch method.”
Procedures
Entering the Classroom
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Log in.
Take out your Worklog and Folder.
Get your classroom folder (if necessary).
Go to your assigned seat.
Check the board for warmup or other information and begin working.
End of Class Period
1. Save your work (if necessary), close all programs, and log off.
2. Return your folder (if necessary).
3. Return to your workstation and remain seated until dismissed.
Turning in Work
1. Assignments are due by the scheduled due date.
2. Completed assignments should be placed in the basket in the back of
the classroom.
3. Late assignments will be available for 50% credit within one week of
due date.
Absences (Excused, Unexcused, and Pre-Planned)
1. Students are expected to get assignments missed due to absences.
2. Those with pre-planned absences should get assignments before
leaving.
Must be able to type 30 GWAM during the 1st quarter of class with 98% accuracy.
Must be able to type 35 GWAM during the 2nd quarter of class with 98%
accuracy.