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Good Reading Habits

September 12, 2009 2:58 am admin Reference

Speed reading is a useful skill which can be attained with regular practice. Today’s student of speed reading is bombarded with many different books, websites, programs, and courses on speed reading. One essential part of his study, however, will not be found in the majority of these sources-the development of a strong short-term memory. Memory is vital for quick comprehension of reading material. speed reading test As the reader’s eyes move forward to read new blocks of words, a sharp memory is critical since the mind’s “decoding” processes rely on mental images. By retaining words, the memory frees the mind to continue reading while working on words that have already been “read.”