Typing Games: The Little Professor's Bright Idea - Count the number "9"

If you count from 1 to 100, how many times will the number 9 occur?

Think about it. How many times will the number 9 occur if you count from 1 to 100?

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I want you to think about the answer. So scroll down some more.

Suprisingly, the answer is 20!

Here they are: 9, 19, 29, 39, 49, 59, 69, 79, 89, 90, 91, 92, 93, 94, 95, 96, 97, 98, and 99.

(Don't forget to count two 9's in 99.)

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Typing Games - Typing Tips

Locate the home-row keys. Force yourself to use the correct fingers to strike the keys. If you forget which finger to use, look at the picture accompanying the exercise. The beginning exercises are extremely important because you are developing correct keystroke patterns.

Typing Games. Games are for fun and are not a substitute for practice.

Magic is not needed to learn to type. Learning to type is not magic. It requires patience and practice. Let the Little Professor be your guide to help you develop valuable typing skills.

Finger placement. Gently place the fingers of your left hand on the A S D F keys. The fingers of your right hand should be on the J K L ; keys. Your fingers should be slightly curved. Your wrists should be low but not resting on the keyboard. Your elbows should be close in, next to your side.

Take care with when typing the home row keys. The home row exercises are simple and you might be tempted to skip them. However these are very important exercises because you are beginning to train your fingers in the correct keystroke reaches.

More practice? If you feel you need more practice on the home-row keys, or for that matter, any exercise, type the exercise again. The computer is a patient but demanding teacher. Practice each exercise several times until you are satisfied with your typing skills. Only go to the next exercise in a series when you feel comfortable with the exercise you have just completed.

Whisper. Whisper each letter as you use a quick stroke to strike and bounce off keys. Do not press or mush down on the key. Quickly strike the key; bounce off the key, and return your finger to their assigned home row location.

Re-key an exercise if you are not satisfied. After typing the beginning exercises, using the correct finger should be automatic. If you still have to look at the keyboard when you type a particular key, rerun the appropriate exercise.

Errors will happen. When an error is made, retype the key immediately! Don’t think about it, your brain knows it didn’t communicate correctly with your finger. Just retype the key and move on!