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Should we all improve our reading speeds? [7 vote(s)]

Yes
71.4%
No
14.3%
Don't care
14.3%
VicM


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Have a look at this site and do the test to see what your average reading speed and accuracy on comprehension is (they do also sell software to help you improve it - we may well invest as both D and I are interested in improving our reading speed).


Mr S, since you've already been on a course, we expect great things from you!!


JDK got 258 wpm reading speed with 82% accuracy.


I got 327 wpm reading speed with 100% accuracy.


Have a go!!



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Susan


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Very interesting stuff.  I'd love to do a course on this.


My reading speed was 259 wpm with 82% accuracy. 


D - I can literally read you word for word.



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i gots 340 wpm with a comprehension of 82%

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Cool. I [honestly] took the test once, here are my results:


NateReadSpeed.jpg


... So I had to vote 'No'. Any questions?



-- Edited by NateO at 17:02, 2004-10-11

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Speed reading!!


I can interpret words faster than smileys!



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I can truly say Nate, you amaze me.

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quote:
Originally posted by: VicM
"Have a look at this site and do the test to see what your average reading speed and accuracy on comprehension is (they do also sell software to help you improve it - we may well invest as both D and I are interested in improving our reading speed). Mr S, since you've already been on a course, we expect great things from you!! JDK got 258 wpm reading speed with 82% accuracy. I got 327 wpm reading speed with 100% accuracy. Have a go!!"
I managed 540wpm and 82% - which is more than quick enough for me - one thing I would say about the test though - is that the answers are obvious because they lean towards the advertising of the online course and also everyone I have spoken to (some who now read at 1800wpm with 90%) say its much more difficult rapid reading on screen and I agree.

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