Typing Test for Kids
Typing Test for Kids is a free typing speed test that measures how many words per minute (WPM) your child can type, and how accurately.
Typing Test for Kids
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- Ages
- 6–12
- School years
- Year 2–Year 7
- Skills
- Typing speed, measured in words per minute (WPM), Typing accuracy: spotting and fixing mistakes, Capital letters with the Shift key
- Time
- 1, 2 or 3 minutes a test
- Cost
- Free, no sign-up
- Updated
How to play Typing Test for Kids
- Choose a level and a time. Easy has short, common words in small letters. Medium has sentences with capital letters and full stops. Hard has longer sentences with commas, question marks and numbers.
- Start typing the words in the box. The clock only starts when you press your first key, so take your time to get ready.
- The word to type next is highlighted. Letters you type correctly turn green, and mistakes turn red and are underlined. Press the space bar to move on to the next word, or Backspace to fix a mistake in the word you are typing.
- When the time is up, see your speed in words per minute, your accuracy and the number of mistakes, and compare your speed with our typing speed by age guide.
What your child learns
- Typing speed, measured in words per minute (WPM)
- Typing accuracy: spotting and fixing mistakes
- Capital letters with the Shift key
- Full stops, commas, question marks and apostrophes
- Typing numbers from the top row of the keyboard
- Concentration and keeping a steady rhythm
About Typing Test for Kids
Typing speed is usually measured in words per minute, or WPM. Because some words are long and some are short, a “word” in a typing test always means 5 characters, including spaces. This test gives a net WPM: only words typed correctly count towards your speed, so careful typing really pays off. Accuracy shows the share of key presses that were right first time.
Easy suits beginners in Years 2–3, with short, common words and no capital letters. Medium, for Years 4–5, adds capital letters and full stops. Hard, for Years 6–7, has longer sentences with commas, apostrophes, question marks and numbers. Every passage is original and written for children, and the words are spelt the same in British and American English. Try the same level and time once a week to see how much faster you are getting.
Which level should my child play?
| School year | Suggested level |
|---|---|
| Year 2 | Easy |
| Year 3 | Easy |
| Year 4 | Medium |
| Year 5 | Medium |
| Year 6 | Hard |
| Year 7 | Hard |
Move up a level after getting three stars two or three times in a row.
🏆 Leaderboard
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Frequently asked questions
What is a good typing speed for a child?
As a rough guide, children aged 7 to 8 often type about 5 to 10 words per minute, 9 to 10 year olds about 10 to 20, and 11 to 12 year olds about 20 to 25. Children vary a lot, and regular practice makes a big difference. Accuracy matters more than speed when you are learning.
How is words per minute (WPM) worked out?
Every 5 characters, including spaces, count as one word. We add up the characters in the words you typed correctly, divide by 5 and then by the number of minutes. This is called net WPM, because words with mistakes do not count.
Can my child take the typing test on a tablet or phone?
Yes. Tap the typing box to open the on-screen keyboard. A real keyboard gives a truer result, because on-screen keyboards are slower for most people.
How can my child type faster?
Learn to touch type with the right finger on each key, using our Typing Rockets game, and practise for 5 to 10 minutes a day. Speed comes naturally once the fingers know where the keys are.
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