IS TYPING FASTER THAN WRITING

Candidate’s Name:

Institution: Jose Marti Technical High School

Candidate’s Number:

Examination Centre Number: 100053

Territory: Jamaica

Subject: Mathematics

Teacher: Mr. Bleary

Table of Content

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 Pages

Introduction ....................................................................................................................................3

Topic ..............................................................................................................................................3

Methodology...................................................................................................................................4

Presentation of Data

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Analysis of Data............................................................................................................................13

Discussion of Findings..................................................................................................................14

Conclusion.................................................................................................................................... 15

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 Introduction

Is typing really faster than writing? As a student attending school from home there is a

big debate as to whether writing or typing your notes is more efficient. Online classes can be a

challenge especially when it comes to the copying of notes, therefore, students are searching for

the best alternative to make note taking much easier. Many people have made the assumption

that note taking is much easier through the use of computers because letter keys are at their

fingertips rather than using a pencil or pen to write, therefore, note taking is done in a more

efficient and accurate manner. In this school-based assessment I have decided to analysis based

on the experience of myself and other students on whether typing is more efficient than

handwriting.

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 Topic

Is Typing Faster Than Writing??

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 Methodology

The student researcher will ask 10 students of Electronic Document Preparation and

Management (EDPM) during EDPM class to write articles consisting of 100, 200, 300 words.

EDPM students were chosen because they are more familiar with the manipulation of the

computer which would level the playing field for this research. All 10 students will be placed in

a classroom where they will be provided with a computer to do the research and asked to type

articles consisting of 100,200,300 words. All students will begin the experiment at the same time

and an indication by a raise of hand will be made when students are finished. Each of the

students' time will be measured using watches and the time taken recorded. Two persons will be

recording and documenting students’ completion times. With the first experiment of 100 words

being both typed and written concluded, the second experiment will commence a day after with

200 words being both written and typed after which the final experiment will commence the day

after with 300 words being written and typed. Therefore, this experiment will be within the

course of three days. After students' times are recorded it will then be compared and analyzed.

Each student participating is trained in both typing and writing. While it is the standard practice

for E.D.P.M students to type or write a set number of words to improve on their time

performance, this experiment also acts as a form of preparation for their upcoming C.S.E.C.

examinations therefore maximum effort will be produced from students and this experiment.

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 Presentation of data

The tables below show data that was collected from 10 students for the time taken to type and

write articles consisting of 100, 200 and 300 words. Students rather their names not be included,

instead students will be labeled as “student #”.

Student Time taken to type article Time taken to type article Time taken to type article
(100 Words) (200 Words) (300 Words)

Student 1 2:30.32 5:28.73 8:30.52

Student 2 2:31.05 5:30.53 8:30.00

Student 3 2:32.56 5:30.60 8:33.12

Student 4 2:33.25 5:33.13 8:33.32

Student 5 2:35.30 5:33.20 8:33.46

Student 6 2:35.35 5:33.33 8:35.65

Student 7 2:35.70 5:35.39 8:35.74

Student 8 2:40.02 5:37.12 8:36.06

Student 9 2:40.20 5;37.32 8:36.65

Student 2:50.35 5:37.60 8:36.80

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Students Time taken to write an Time taken to write an Time taken to write an
article (100 Words) article (200 Words) article (300 Words)

Student 1 2:40.27 5:37.42 8:35.63

Student 2 2:53.63 5:40.64 8:44.86

Student 3 2:59.96 5:43.54 9:04.54

Student 4 3:08.83 5:49.09 9:08.64

Student 5 3:10.46 5:53.32 9:09.54

Student 6 3:15.54 6:02.52 9:16.54

Student 7 3:16.54 6:03.32 9:22.85

Student 8 3:17.74 6:07.63 9:23.04

Student 9 3:19.84 6:11.23 9:25.09

Student 3:21.43 6:13.45 9:25.89

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This table below shows the time taken by students in seconds to type an article consisting of 100,

200 and 300 words.

Students Time taken to type an Time taken to type an Time taken to type an
article (100 Words) article (200Words) article (300 Words)

Seconds Seconds Seconds

Student 1 150 328 510

Student 2 151 330 510

Student 3 152 330 513

Student 4 153 333 513

Student 5 155 333 513

Student 6 155 333 515

Student 7 155 335 516

Student 8 160 337 516

Student 9 160 337 516

Student 170 337 516

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This table below shows the time taken by students in Seconds to Write an article consisting of

100, 200 and 300 words.

Students Time taken to write an Time taken to write an Time taken to write an
article (100 Words) article (200 Words) article (300 Words)

Seconds Seconds Seconds

Student 1 160 337 513

Student 2 173 340 524

Student 3 180 343 544

Student 4 188 349 548

Student 5 190 353 549

Student 6 195 362 556

Student 7 196 363 562

Student 8 197 367 563

Student 9 199 371 565

Student 201 375 565

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The column chart below shows a comparison of the individual times that were recorded for the

number of seconds it took students to type and write an article consisting of 100 words

Time taken for students to type

an article consisting 100 words in comparison
to writing
250

195 196 197 199 201

200 188 190
173 180
170
160 151 152 153 155 155 155 160 160
150
150

100

50

0
Student 1 Student 2 Student 3 Student 4 Student 5 Student 6 Student 7 Student 8 Student 9 Student
10

Seconds taken to Write 100 words Seconds taken to type 100 words

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The column chart below shows a comparison of the individual times that were recorded for the

number of seconds it took students to type and write an article consisting of 200 words

Time taken for students to type

an article consisting 200 words in
comparison to writng
380
371 373
370 367
362 363
360
353
349
350
343
340
340 337 335 337 337 337
333 333 333
328 330 330
330
320
310
300
Student 1 Student 2 Student 3 Student 4 Student 5 Student 6 Student 7 Student 8 Student 9 Student
10

Seconds taken to Write 200 words Seconds taken to type 200 words

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The column chart below shows a comparison of the individual times that were recorded for the

number of seconds it took students to type and write an article consisting of 300 words

Time taken for students to type

an article consisting 300 words in compar-
ison to writng
570
560 562 563 565 565
550 556
548 549
540 544
530
520 524
510 515 516 516 516 516
510 513 510 513 513 513
500
490
480
Student 1 Student 2 Student 3 Student 4 Student 5 Student 6 Student 7 Student 8 Student 9 Student
10

Seconds taken to type 300 words Seconds taken to write 300 words

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 Analysis of Data

The data that was collected has shown that articles that were typed by students was finished in a

more quick and efficient way. In the first investigation of 100 words being written and typed, the

difference in time ranged from 10-41 seconds, while in the second investigation of 200 words

being written and typed, there was a time difference that ranged from 9-36 seconds and in the

final investigation of 300 words being written and typed, there was a difference in time that

ranged from 3-49 seconds. This analysis shows that 100% of the articles that were typed was

completed within a shorter time span than of those that were written. With this analysis being

concluded showing the range difference in time (seconds) taken for students to type an article

versus writing it can be said that typing is faster than writing

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 Discussion of findings

While recording data during the investigation I begun to realize that not only do students type

more efficiently than they write, but while student was writing they would often stop for a few

seconds to take a break due to their hands being cramped. This has also proven to me typing isn’t

just more efficient, it is also more comfortable and students are not faced with any negative side

effects.

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 Conclusion

At the initial stage of this School Based Assessment there was a big debate as to whether writing

or typing is more efficient in note taking among students who are participating in online classes.

From the data that was collected at the end of the investigation, it can now be concluded that

typing is indeed faster than writing.

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The secondary heading (if used) is typed a double space below the main heading with only main
words capitalized, followed by 2 blank line spaces (TS) Shoulder headings: Main words of
shoulder heading begin with capital letters. The headings are typed underlined even with the left
margin and with no terminal punctuation. A triple-space is left above and a double-spaced is
left below a shoulder heading. Paragraph headings: A paragraph heading is indented, underlined
and followed by a period. Most often only the first word and proper nouns are capitalized Page
numbers A page number is not necessary on the first page of a report. If a page number is used,
however. It is centered and typed a half inch from the bottom edge. The second and subsequent
page are numbered on line at the right margin of leftbound and unbound manuscripts and reports.
Page numbers of topbound. Page numbers of topbound reports are centered a half inch from the
bottom edge on all pages. Placement of Footnotes, and Explanatory Notes Footnotes: The
preferred placement of footnotes is in numerical order ending about 1 inch from the bottom of
the page. Separating the footnotes from the body of the report

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 PROJECT DESCRIPTORS MARK
K C R Total
Project Title (1) 1
∙ Title is clear and concise and relates to a real-world problem (1) 1

Introduction (4) 4
∙ Objectives are clearly stated(1) 1
∙ Comprehensive description of the project (2) 2
∙ Limited description of the project(1)
∙ Detailed contents page with page numbers(1) 1

Method of Data Collection (2) 2

Data collection method is clearly described, appropriate and 2
without flaws(2)
Data collection method is stated (1)

Presentation of Data(5) 4
Data is accurate and well organised (2) 2
Data is presented but is not well organised (1)
Tables/graphs included, correctly labelled and used appropriately(2) 2
Tables/graphs included(1)
Accurate use of mathematical concepts(1)

Analysis of Data (2) 2

Detailed analysis done which is coherent(2) 2
Limited analysis of findings(1)

Discussion of findings(2) 2
Statement of findings clearly stated(1) 1
Statement of findings follows from data collected(1) 1

Conclusion(2) 2
Conclusion was based on findings and related to the purpose of 2
the project(2)
Conclusion related to the purpose of the project(1)

Overall Presentation(2) 2
Information was communicated logically using correct grammar (2) 2
Information was poorly organised or difficult to understand at times (1)
Total 19

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