Have you ever felt like you were on trial whilst you were taking a typing speed test?  It can certainly be quite a pressured situation when the clock is ticking.

If you have spare a thought for the competitors who were recently pitting their typing speed skills against each other at the National Court Reporters Association National Convention.  They had to prove their skills (the best of which are typing as high as 280 WPM) in a court room session being presided over by an actual trial Judge!

Here's how one of the contestants - Mellony Arial described her first experience in this competition.....

"You have to keep your nerves in check, 'cause if you don't, your hands start shaking."

And this came from someone with almost 20 years of court reporting experience!

Here's a link to the article ........

Typing Speed Test - in the Dock

Love to hear your views.

Sal

 
 

Hi - when I was teaching I was often asked what's more important speed or accuracy?  Well both are going to have an impact on your score, when you're doing a typing speed test, so its important to consider both elements.  However, its very easy to get carried away with pushing your speed.  But if accuracy suffers, this will in turn, have an impact on your speed. 

Have a look at my web page - Speed Vs Accuracy which expands on my thoughts further......

Sally

 
First Post! 08/21/2007
 

Welcome to my website and blog all about mastering the skill of taking a typing speed test.  When learning to type its useful to be able to check how you are progressing against your goals and undertaking a typing speed test is a great way to do this.  Begin by checking out my home page which gives a great introduction and some useful sites to test out your skills.