Short, everyday words of up to five letters, for children and anyone just starting to type.
Long or unusual words make a test hard for reasons that have nothing to do with typing. This one uses short, common words, so young typists can focus on finding the keys with the right fingers and keeping their eyes on the screen.
Accuracy first: a child who types slowly but correctly will get faster on their own, while one who rushes learns mistakes. For a step-by-step start, try the touch typing lessons, which add a few keys at a time with an on-screen keyboard and hands. Teachers can set up a free class and follow every student's progress.
Short and often works best: ten minutes a day helps more than an hour once a week. Make sure the chair and screen let the child sit with feet supported and wrists level, and that their fingers rest on the home row, with the small bumps on F and J under the index fingers. Praise accuracy and steady progress rather than raw speed, and let them compare today's result with last week's rather than with other children.
It varies a lot with age and practice. Common school goals are about 15 WPM by the end of grade 3, 20 in grade 4 and 25 in grade 5, with 90% accuracy; younger children should aim for care, not speed. Comparing a child with their own earlier results is more useful than comparing with others.
No. The test, results and lessons work without signing up.