TTRS Subject courses have been created by teachers who are experts in their field. They are designed to be used in three ways:
To support classroom learning
As a preview of course content
Or as additional practice and review of previously learned material.
The benefits of these subject-specific learning modules include:
Enhanced familiarity with key terms as part of a self-study or certification/exam preparation program
Greater sight-reading ability for high-frequency vocabulary, which can have a positive impact on reading fluency and speed
Automatized spelling which encourages productive language use for typed homework assignments, essays and work-related documentation
Improved reading comprehension skills in subjects where a student is struggling, an adult is working, or an individual has a personal interest
As per the TTRS course, the subjects are structured as follows:
There are a maximum of 31 modules in each level
Each module is designed to be short in length with regular, positive feedback
Every 5th module is a dictation module that relies on the auditory element to reinforce learning
We recommend that students complete the first three levels of the main course before using TTRS Subjects. This ensures that they are familiar with the keys and the correct touch-typing technique is applied.
Accessing Subjects
Select Subjects on the main menu's top navigation bar.
2. Select TTRS subjects to view subjects created by TTRS
Note: The UK and US flags indicate subjects designed for that curriculum.
3. Select a level, then select a module to preview the wordlist or start the subject.
You can also access the spelling assessment for each level by selecting "Spelling assessment" in the top right corner from inside a level.
Admins and Teachers can monitor progress by selecting Subjects in the Student Stats list.
Subject list
Subject name | Description | US-English | UK-English |
Geometry (Grades 9-12) | An overview of key concepts and terms from high school geometry, including lines and planes, parallelograms, prisms, triangles, trapezoids and circles | √ |
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Math I | Learn about points, lines, angles, degrees and geometric shapes; discover place value and decimals, fractions, averages and different units of measure. Review key concepts, practice your spelling and enhance note-taking skills through dictation exercises. | √ |
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Math II | Learn more about geometry. Modules also cover integers, ratios, simplifying expressions using the associative, commutative and distributive properties, multi-step problem-solving, quadratic equations, distribution graphs, and the Pythagorean Theorem. | √ |
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Math III | Learn more about rational and irrational numbers, fractions, factors, cubes, square roots, geometric figures, including composite shapes, finding area, perimeter and/or circumference, domains and points on a graph, and mixed numbers. | √ |
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Science I | In this general science lesson learn about force and friction, direction and distance, position, speed and acceleration. Modules also cover animal growth cycles, habitats, magnetic energy, circuits, fossils, organic matter, weather, natural disasters, and climate change. | √ |
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Science II | Practice typing statements that boost confidence and build on previously introduced general science knowledge. Learn about energy, light, heat, and sound. Develop an understanding of STEM, colliding objects, fossils, natural resources, and animal biology. | √ |
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Science III | This general biology lesson covers topics ranging from molecules and organisms, to cellular processes such as photosynthesis, ecosystems, and genetics. | √ |
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KS1 Grammar | Practice with words that have featured in the Key Stage 1 materials for English grammar. |
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KS1 Phonics | Practice with words that have featured in the Key Stage 1 materials for English Phonics. |
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KS1 Spelling | Practice with words that have featured in the Key Stage 1 materials for English spelling. |
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KS2 Grammar | Practice with words that have featured in the Key Stage 2 materials for English Grammar |
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KS2 Science | Practice with words that have featured in the Key Stage 2 materials for Science |
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KS2 Spelling | Practice with words that have featured in the Key Stage 2 materials for English spelling. |
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KS2 Maths | Practice with words that have featured in the Key Stage 2 materials for Maths |
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KS3 Chemistry | Practice with words that have featured in the Key Stage 3 materials for Chemistry. |
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Arithmetic | Learn why math/maths facts are important and practise with addition, subtraction, multiplication and division to help with memorisation. | √ | √ |
Motivational Math/Maths | Practise typing statements that boost confidence in math/maths. Discover why math/maths is important. Learn key concepts and vocabulary. | √ | √ |
Motivational spelling | Practise typing statements that reduce anxiety and boost confidence in spelling. | √ | √ |
Phonics Practice | Revision of Dolch words and practice with -dge, -ge, g/j words and the 's' sound spelled | √ | √ |
Motivational Spelling | Practice typing statements that reduce anxiety and boost confidence in spelling. | √ | √ |
Parts of Speech | Type your way through this fun story about a boy named Odin who sets off on a big adventure, making lots of parts-of-speech friends along the way | √ | √ |
Numbers, Numerals and Digits | Learn to type single, double and triple-digit numbers and practice with different sequences. Practice typing numbers and words together. | √ | √ |
Dolch words | Practice with sight words on their own and in sentences. | √ | √ |
Health and Well-being | Type sentences that help you stay positive and balanced as you learn about mental, emotional and physical health and well-being | √ | √ |
All About Art | Learn general art terms and type sentences about different artistic mediums and traditions. | √ | √ |
Commonly Misspelled words | Get extra practice with problematic words and build your spelling confidence! | √ | √ |
All About Fitness | Learn general fitness terms and type sentences about different exercises and fitness goals. | √ | √ |
All about Music | Learn general music terms and type sentences about different instruments and genres. | √ | √ |
Grammar for writing | Review the basics of English grammar and learn how to use grammatical structures to enrich your writing. | √ | √ |
For a full list of the TTRS Subjects available for US and UK users, please consult this article.
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