Fact · Typing and writing speed
In a two-year study of elementary pupils, both keyboarding approaches improved speed and accuracy, with the structured program giving stronger gains in second to fourth grade.
Checked against its source on October 16, 2026
In the source's own words
“The results showed significant improvements in keyboarding speed and accuracy in both groups for all grades favoring the KWT in second, third, and fourth grade.”
A Comparison of Two Keyboarding Instruction Methods Over 2 Years for Elementary Students, Denise K. Donica et al., The Open Journal of Occupational Therapy, vol. 9, no. 3, 2021, Abstract, Results.
Open the original- What it measures
- The study measured speed, accuracy and technique at the start and end of two school years.
- What it does not show
- A quasi-experimental comparison of two programs, not a test of teacher-led instruction in general.