WAEC Typewriting Syllabus
Every section, topic and candidate objective in the official WAEC Typewriting outline — 1 sections, 3 topics and 3 objectives.
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- Topics
- 3topics
- Objectives
- 3objectives
- Category
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Syllabus sections
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1Speed and Accuracy Test
1 content item · 1 objective
Content
5-minute speed and accuracy test at 40 words per minute (syllabic intensity 1.35–1.40)
Objective
Demonstrate typing speed and accuracy at a minimum of 40 words per minute with correct technique and minimal errors.
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2Correspondence, Manuscripts, and Display Work
1 content item · 1 objective
Content
Pre-printed A4/A5 headed paper, letters and memoranda with insets/continuation sheets/subject headings/enclosures/copy distributions, form/circular letters, envelope addressing, manuscripts with/without inset matter, headings (main, sub, shoulder, paragraph, marginal), paragraphing (blocked, indented, hanging), numbering formats, and display materials (menus, advertisements, itineraries)
Objective
Format business correspondence including letters, memos, circulars, and envelopes accurately; transcribe handwritten manuscripts with correction signs; apply appropriate paragraphing, numbering styles, and display layouts for menus, advertisements, and itineraries.
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3Meetings, Business Forms, Tabulation, Literary, and Financial Statements
1 content item · 1 objective
Content
Notices of meetings, agendas, minutes, reports, completion of pre-printed business forms (applications, invoices, order forms, delivery/advice notes, cards), tabulations with/without ruling or leader dots, literary works (plays, poems, articles, footnotes), and simple financial statements of account
Objective
Produce documents for meetings including notices, agendas, and minutes; complete pre-printed business forms and cards; construct ruled or unruled numerical and alphabetical tabulations; type literary works with footnotes and simple financial statements.
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