General Questions
Do you have an iPad app?
No, we don't have an iPad app. TypeTastic can be used on iPads via web browser.
What are your requirements?
TypeTastic is an online application and doesn't require any downloads. To use TypeTastic, you need an internet connection and it's recommended to use the latest version of any modern browser (Chrome, Safari, Edge, Firefox.)
TypeTastic supports iOS15 or newer, and Android 12 or newer.
Which grade level is TypeTastic for?
TypeTastic curriculum is for grades K-12.
Is TypeTastic available in other languages?
TypeTastic is currently available only in English.
How is WPM calculated?
Gross typing speed is calculated as follows:
1) Total keystrokes are divided by duration, which gives gross speed in keystrokes per minute (KPM)
2) Gross speed in KPM is divided by the standard word length to get typing speed in Words per Minute (WPM).
Accuracy percentage is calculated using the standard word length. Gross keystrokes is the total number of characters typed. Error penalty is the number of words typed incorrectly times the word length. Net keystrokes equals gross keystrokes minus error penalty. The rate of net keystrokes to gross keystrokes gives accuracy percentage.
Net typing speed is the typing speed with errors counted in the result and is calculated like this:
1) Total keystrokes minus the number of incorrect words times word length, to get the total net keystrokes for the whole test duration.
2) Total net keystrokes is divided by the test duration to get net typing speed in keystrokes per minute. This is divided by the standard word length to get net typing speed in words per minute.
Is TypeTastic accessible?
TypeTastic has basic accessibility features to provide room for differentiation. We are currently developing additional accessibility features.
Do you have lessons for one-hand typing?
No, we don't have lessons specifically designed for one-hand typing.
Why are my students' scores not always saved?
This could be related with the student exiting the lesson before completing the activity, or a network interruption.
If the student is playing All Fingers Aboard, make sure that they are completing the required rounds back-to-back instead of exiting the lesson after just one round. Read more here.
How can I contact the TypeTastic team?
You can contact us using different methods:
TypeTastic Helpdesk Contact Form
Support email: hello@typetastic.com
Phone:
1-866-211-8973 (USA toll-free)
+1-970-243-3549 (international)