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K–12 Standards

Keyboarding Middle (2024)

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Demonstrating Personal Qualities and Abilities

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    Required Demonstrate creativity and innovation.1

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    Required Demonstrate critical thinking and problem solving.2

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    Required Demonstrate initiative and self-direction.3

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    Required Demonstrate integrity.4

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    Required Demonstrate work ethic.5

Demonstrating Interpersonal Skills

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    Required Demonstrate conflict-resolution skills.6

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    Required Demonstrate listening and speaking skills.7

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    Required Demonstrate respect for diversity.8

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    Required Demonstrate customer service skills.9

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    Required Collaborate with team members.10

Demonstrating Professional Competencies

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    Required Demonstrate big-picture thinking.11

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    Required Demonstrate career- and life-management skills.12

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    Required Demonstrate continuous learning and adaptability.13

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    Required Manage time and resources.14

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    Required Demonstrate information-literacy skills.15

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    Required Demonstrate an understanding of information security.16

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    Required Maintain working knowledge of current information-technology (IT) systems.17

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    Required Demonstrate proficiency with technologies, tools, and machines common to a specific occupation.18

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    Required Apply mathematical skills to job-specific tasks.19

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    Required Demonstrate professionalism.20

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    Required Demonstrate reading and writing skills.21

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    Required Demonstrate workplace safety.22

Addressing Elements of Student Life

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    Required Identify the purposes and goals of the student organization.23

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    Required Explain the benefits and responsibilities of membership in the student organization as a student and in professional/civic organizations as an adult.24

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    Required Demonstrate leadership skills through participation in student organization activities, such as meetings, programs, and projects.25

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    Required Identify Internet safety issues and procedures for complying with acceptable use standards.26

Exploring Work-Based Learning

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    Required Identify the types of work-based learning (WBL) opportunities.27

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    Optional Reflect on lessons learned during the WBL experience.28

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    Required Explore career opportunities related to the WBL experience.29

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    Optional Participate in a WBL experience, when appropriate.30

Understanding Computer Basics

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    Required Identify computer system components.31

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    Required Describe ergonomic and repetitive strain injury (RSI) guidelines related to safe computer use.32

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    Required Maintain workstation, equipment, materials, and supplies.33

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    Required Launch and exit software programs following correct procedures.34

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    Required Input data and commands using peripherals (e.g., keyboard, mouse, scanner, audio/video input, and voice recognition).35

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    Required Manipulate data, software, and operating system using ribbons, launchers, icons, drop-down menus, and mouse.36

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    Required Apply file management techniques, such as copy, move, store, name , rename, open, save, delete, and create/manipulate folders.37

Developing Keyboarding Skills

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    Required Key alphabetic, numeric, and symbolic information using a touch system and correct techniques.38

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    Required Improve keyboarding techniques.39

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    Required Increase keyboarding speed and/or accuracy.40

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    Required Proofread copy.41

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    Required Compose business documents.42

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    Required Key and format business documents.43

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    Required Edit copy.44

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    Optional Create addresses on labels and envelopes.45

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    Required Produce documents incorporating simple graphic elements, such as tables and graphs.46

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    Required Obtain assistance for preparing documents from electronic and hard-copy references and documentation.47

Investigating Careers

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    Required Correlate keyboarding skills with the appropriate career pathways.48

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    Optional Develop a resume.49

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    Required Complete an online or written job application form.50

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    Optional Create an electronic and/or hard-copy portfolio containing representative samples of student work.51

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, and Grade 12
Where can I read the official document?
6150 Student Competency Record_Copyright 2024.xlsx

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