1.04: Execute the Touch Method in Operating the Numeric Keypad

VOC

Vocabulary

1.04: Execute the touch method in operating the numeric keypad

Numeric keypad / Keys at the right side of the keyboard used to enter numeric copy and perform calculations.
Num Lock Key / Press to activate the numeric keypad

Name ACT 1

Numeric Keypad Home Row Keys

On the blank provided, write the numeric keypad home row key which is struck by that finger.

Name ACT 2

Finger Placement and Name

Indicate on the blank provided the correct finger name.

The right index finger.

The right middle finger.

The right ring finger.

The right little finger.

Using the Computer Calculator

Num
Lock / / / * / -
7 / 8 / 9 / +
4 / 5 / 6
1 / 2 / 3 / Enter
0 / .

To access the calculator function on the computer:

+ / Plus sign / Addition
- / Minus sign / Subtraction
* / Asterisk / Multiplication
/ / Diagonal / Division
= / Equal mark / Total

To perform mathematical operations on the computer, use the following symbols:

Name: ______ACT 3

Color Coding Numeric Keypad Activity

Num
Lock / / / * / -
7 / 8 / 9 / +
4 / 5 / 6
1 / 2 / 3 / Enter
0 / .

Directions: Color the numeric keypad keys as follows.

Color the keys you strike with your right index finger (“4” finger) blue.

Color the keys you strike with your right middle finger (“5” finger) red.

Color the keys you strike with your right ring finger (“6” finger) green.

Color the keys you strike with your right pinky finger (“Enter” finger) yellow.

Color the key you strike with your thumb white.

Name ACT 4

Numeric Keypad Calculator Exercises

Use the calculator function on your computer to complete the following.

Add the following.

1. / 44 / 2. / 55 / 3. / 66 / 4. / 714 / 5. / 414
14 / 25 / 36 / 825 / 474
74 / 85 / 96 / 936 / 400
6. / 525 / 7. / 636 / 8. / 14 / 9. / 19 / 10. / 173
858 / 696 / 36 / 37 / 291
500 / 600 / 74 / 38 / 794

Subtract the following:

11. / 789 / 12. / 7494 / 13. / 9336 / 14. / 7896 / 15. / 8274
123 / 3686 / 5085 / 1236 / 1484

Multiply the following:

16. / 447 x 23
17. / 4174 x 19
18. / 1236 x 19
19. / 3006 x 40
20. / 960 x 25

Add the following:

21. / 1.40 / 22. / 4.70 / 23. / 17.10 / 24. / 47.17 / 25. / 17.10
2.50 / 5.80 / 25.20 / 58.28 / 24.29
3.60 / 6.90 / 39.30 / 69.36 / 41.74

Name RB 1

Keyboarding Middle Grades
TECHNIQUE SKILLS PERFORMANCE RUBRIC
(Numeric Keypad)
This rubric should be used to assess keying copy using the numeric keypad.
Criteria / Points Earned / J
High Achievement / K
Satisfactory / L
Needs Improvement
Copy Accuracy
(20 Points) / Copy is exactly like original copy. All numeric operations performed correctly. All totals correct.
(20 points) / Two or less errors, omissions/additions or mistakes in mathematical operations and/or incorrect totals.
(10 – 19 points) / Three or more errors, omissions/additions or mistakes in mathematical operations and/or incorrect totals.
(0 – 9 points)
Body Position
(20 Points) / All of the following performed consistently:
Feet flat on floor
Sits erect in chair
Body in line with keyboard
Arms relaxed against sides
(20 points) / Three of the following performed consistently:
Feet flat on floor
Sits erect in chair
Body in line with keyboard
Arms relaxed against sides
(10 – 19 points) / Inconsistent performance:
Feet flat on floor
Sits erect in chair
Body in line with keyboard
Arms relaxed against sides
(0 – 9 points)
Hand and Finger Position
(20 Points) / All of the following performed consistently:
Wrists properly elevated
Fingers properly curved
Fingers rest on home row when not striking a key
(20 points) / Three of the following performed consistently:
Wrists properly elevated
Fingers properly curved
Fingers rest on home row when not striking a key
(10 – 19 points) / Inconsistent performance:
Wrists properly elevated
Fingers properly curved
Fingers rest on home row when not striking a key
(0 – 9 points)
Eye-Head Position
(20 Points) / Performed consistently:
Eyes on copy
Strike keys without looking at hands
(20 points) / Performed with only occasional peeking:
Eyes on copy
Strike keys without looking at hands
(10 – 19 points) / Constantly looking:
Eyes on copy
Strike keys without looking at hands
(0 – 9 points)
Keystroking Technique
(20 Points) / Performed consistently:
Fingers strike keys with minimal hand/arm movement
Proper use of enter key
Correct fingers used for each key
(20 points) / Two of following performed consistently:
Fingers strike keys with minimal hand/arm movement
Proper use of enter key
Correct fingers used for each key
(10 – 19 points) / Inconsistent performance:
Fingers strike keys with minimal hand/arm movement
Proper use of enter key
Correct fingers used for each key
(0-9 points)
Total
(100 possible points)
Comments:

Name RB 2

Keyboarding Middle Grades

TECHNIQUE SKILLS PERFORMANCE RUBRIC

(Numeric Keypad)

This rubric should be used to assess keying copy using the numeric keypad.

Criteria / Points Value / Points Earned / Teacher Comments
Copy
Accuracy / 20
Body
Position / 20
Hand and Finger Position / 20
Eye-Head Position / 20
Keystroking Technique / 20
Total

Copy Accuracy--typographical errors and spacing errors, omissions/additions

Body Position--sitting up straight, feet flat on floor, etc.

Hand and Finger Position--wrists off table, fingers curved and on home row, etc.

Eye-Head Position--eyes on copy, etc.

Keystroking Technique--fingers strike proper keys, etc.

ACT 5

Numeric Keypad Quiz

DIRECTIONS: Use the numeric keypad picture above to answer the questions.

1. The numeric keypad homerow keys are struck by the 1.______

A. left hand. B. right hand. C. either hand.

2. The “4” key is struck by the 2.______

A. right index finger. B. right middle finger.