How Do You Read Faster With More Retention?
Speed reading advocates invariably say that faster reading means better reading. That’s probably true, since in order to read fast, you must maintain interest and focus, both of which boost retention. Like any new skill, learning to read faster takes practice, persistence and patience. Reserve the same amount of time each day in a room that’s free of distractions. Above all, be realistic about your goals. If getting through lengthy homework assignments in less than 4 hours is your objective, you probably don’t need to increase your reading speed more than 50 percent. Calculate your current reading speed. Record how much time it takes you to read a short article or chapter in a book. Divide the total number of words in the material by the time in minutes. That represents your words per minute (WPM) rate. Start each reading session with a pre-reading exercise. Anticipate what the book or article is about based upon its title. Scan the material for context clues. For example, an article o
