Accuracy vs. Speed: How to Evaluate Typing Test Results

Great candidates demonstrate consistent accuracy first, then speed. Use a weighted rubric to avoid over‑prioritizing raw WPM.

Suggested weighting

• Accuracy: 60%
• WPM: 30%
• Error profile/consistency: 10%

Tie‑breakers

Favor candidates with stable accuracy across the full passage and fewer high‑impact errors (numbers, codes, names).