Speed Reading
If top readers read at speeds of above 1000 words per minute (wpm) with near
85% comprehension, they only represent 1% of readers. Average readers are
the majority and only reach around 200 wpm with a typical comprehension of
60%. This seems surprising since most readers, actively reading work
documents, newspapers, magazines, books or the contents of a computer
display are practicing daily for at least one hour. With such an intense
training everyone should be close to top performances.
Unfortunately,
this is far from the real situation. The average reader is five times
slower than the good reader. Things are even worse if we consider reading
efficiency as well as speed. Reading efficiency is reading speed weighted
by comprehension rate and it amounts to 200 x 60% or 120 efficient words
per minute (ewpm) for the average reader and to 1000 x 85% or 850 ewpm for
top readers. Thus, an efficiency ratio of seven divides these two
categories.
The History of Speed Reading Identifying why we read the way we do Identifying
reading methods - vocalisation Eye movement
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Gaining control
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Pupil size
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The Visual Cortex
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Fixations
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Regression
Environmental Factors
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Light placement and intensity
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Physical comfort
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Eye distance from material
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Posture
Eye Guidance Meta Guiding
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Double Line Sweep
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Variable Sweep
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Backward Reading - The Reverse Sweep
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Advanced Visual Guiding Movements
Skimming and Scanning The Metronome Method Methods for Increased
Concentration
