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Computer ScienceGrades 3–12SecularPersonal ~$20; Family ~$30

Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing

Day-to-day
Fully independent
Structure
Structured
Lesson prep
Open-and-go
Writing load
Very little writing
If you fall behind
Self-paced — pause anytime

Best for

  • Families needing a dedicated typing tutor
  • Multiple children sharing one license

Not ideal for

  • Families wanting gamified web-based drills

Strengths

  • Long-established success-based typing instruction
  • Family edition tracks multiple users

Watch-outs

  • !Dated interface; single-skill focus

At a glance

Grade levelGrades 3–12
SubjectsComputer Science
PricePersonal ~$20; Family ~$30
Teaching stylevisual, hands-on, video-based
ApproachSecular
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